Purchase Ledger Clerk

Job Description

Woodlodge Products Ltd is the UK’s leading supplier of garden pots with a reputation for excellence and expertise in the design and distribution of gardenware and horticulture products. The family business has been trading since 1987, prioritising quality and end-to-end customer service. Woodlodge distributes products to over 2,000 garden centres and retail outlets nationwide.Woodlodge now have an exciting opportunity for a full-time, experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their small finance team. The new team-member will be responsible for the operation of 3 purchase ledgers within our holdings company with a combined turnover of £34m and over 900 suppliers.Main Duties and Responsibilities

Sorting and registering supplier invoices/credit notes before passing them over for authorisation;

Ensure that correct codes are allocated to the expenditure;

Process staff expenses;

Prepare weekly and monthly supplier payment runs;

Statement reconciliations;

Timely closure of the purchase ledger each month;

Maintain the purchase ledger inboxes;

Process foreign invoices, payments and deposits in multiple currencies;

Processing weekly deferment statements

Process company credit card statements collecting receipts and balancing to the statement;

Assist the financial controller and team colleagues with any other reasonable day-to-day tasks if required by the business.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience RequiredEssential

Previous experience in a busy Purchase Ledger role;

Experience using Dynamics 365/Business Central;

Exceptional organisational and time management skills with the ability to multi-task and prioritise appropriately;

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective team and supplier relationships;

Fully competent in MS Office, particularly Excel;

Desirable

Knowledge and understanding of the garden centre/wholesale/FMCG industry

Personal Characteristics

A strong eye for detail;

Resilient and self-motivated;

Ability to work under pressure;

Trustworthy and reliable;

Personable, team player but also able to work alone.

Company Benefits

22 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising by 1 day per year (after 2 years of service) up to 27 days;

Contributory pension scheme;

Fresh fruit/refreshments in the office;

Company social events;

Bonus scheme (non contractual);

EAP programme;

On the job training, with the possibility for further development;

An inclusive working environment;

A friendly and supportive culture.

Job Title: Purchase Ledger ClerkReporting to: Financial ControllerSalary: Up to £26k PA, DOEHours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm Required skills

Accounts Payable

Credit Card

Microsoft Dynamics

Microsoft Excel

Purchase Ledger

Keyskills :
Accounts Payable Credit Card Microsoft Dynamics Microsoft Excel Purchase Ledger