Optimum Recruitment Group are proud to be working exclusively with this well-established client on the outskirts of Harrogate to appoint a Purchase Ledger Clerk to the team, to support the smooth running of this growing company
The successful candidate will be able to work effectively in a busy office with close attention to detail. We are seeking to recruit someone with both the commitment, personal drive, enthusiasm, and energy to contribute to the team wherever is required.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Purchase ledger – matching, batching and posting invoices.
• Payment and allocation of all supplier/non-supplier payments.
• Bank and statement reconciliations.
• Administration support to purchasing team.
• Setting up new suppliers.
• Creating purchase orders.
• Updating and maintaining accounting and procurement systems, databases and spreadsheets.
• Dealing with queries and requests via telephone and email. Liaising with third parties and staff members as necessary regarding such matters.
• General office administration tasks as required.

This role would suit someone who has experience in a finance or administration position preferably with demonstrable purchase ledger experience.

• You must be detail focussed, be naturally numerical and be a good team player.
• You will be calm under pressure and working to deadlines.
• You will be self-motivated and enthusiastic with a flexible attitude to work and able to demonstrate an excellent work ethic.

Salary c£26,000 plus benefits depending on skills and experience.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £25,000.00-£26,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Free parking
• Life insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person
Reference ID: OP045

Key responsibilities will include:

• Purchase ledger – matching, batching and posting invoices.
• Payment and allocation of all supplier/non-supplier payments.
• Bank and statement reconciliations.
• Administration support to purchasing team.
• Setting up new suppliers.
• Creating purchase orders.
• Updating and maintaining accounting and procurement systems, databases and spreadsheets.
• Dealing with queries and requests via telephone and email. Liaising with third parties and staff members as necessary regarding such matters.
• General office administration tasks as required

This role would suit someone who has experience in a finance or administration position preferably with demonstrable purchase ledger experience.

• You must be detail focussed, be naturally numerical and be a good team player.
• You will be calm under pressure and working to deadlines.
• You will be self-motivated and enthusiastic with a flexible attitude to work and able to demonstrate an excellent work ethic