Our client, a highly successful, well established and profitable business in Central Kent is seeking to appoint a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their experienced finance team in a key role.

Responsibilities
• Processing supplier invoices and credit notes on a daily basis
• Maintain accurate and real time document archiving
• Allocation of Direct Debits
• Monthly reconciliations of supplier accounts
• Monthly Aged Creditor Reports
• Debit balance monitoring, and resolution as required
• Obtain outstanding documentation from suppliers
• Liaise with management team regarding aged and disputed supplier invoices
• Monthly and bi-weekly payment runs (Cheque & BACs) – prepare and review prior to management authorisation
• Raise ad-hoc payments on request, including processing on bankline (online banking)
• Initial set-up of supplier accounts on DMS
• Ensure necessary documents are complete for year-end audit files
• Other ad-hoc duties
• A purchase ledger clerk must inform the Supervisor of any problems so that all issues can be resolved

Key Competencies
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Outstanding numeracy skills
• Self-motivated
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team
• Excellent organisational skills & attention to detail
• Good literacy skills
• Effective verbal and listening communication skills for effective communication with the members of staff at all levels
• Discreet and totally confidential
• Well-presented and professional attitude
• Personable, enthusiastic and approachable
• Flexibility in duties