Key Responsibilities:

• Process supplier invoices and credit notes accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Code and process invoices in line with company procedures and financial controls.
• Match invoices against purchase orders and goods received notes where applicable.
• Support supplier payment runs and ensure agreed payment terms are achieved.
• Investigate and resolve invoice and payment queries promptly.
• Maintain accurate supplier accounts and financial records.
• Complete regular supplier statement reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Manage shared purchase ledger inboxes, responding to supplier and internal queries professionally.
• Work collaboratively with Procurement, Commercial and wider internal stakeholders.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities.
• Monitor aged creditor balances and take ownership of outstanding queries through to resolution.
• Maintain accurate supporting documentation for audit purposes.
• Ensure all purchase ledger activity complies with company policies, controls and audit requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve purchase ledger processes, systems and efficiencies.
• Provide wider support to the Finance team as required.

Skills & Experience:

YOU MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITHIN PURCHASE LEDGER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE

• Experience processing a high volume of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Good understanding of supplier account reconciliations and payment processes.
• Experience resolving supplier invoice and payment queries.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate financial records.
• Experience using finance systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Good understanding of financial controls, authorisation processes and payment terms.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience supporting month-end activities would be advantageous.
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