Purchase Ledger Clerk
£28000.00
Murray Recruitment, Carnwath, South Lanarkshire
- Full time
- Permanent
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(Apply in seconds when you have a CV uploaded)Posted 1 day ago, 25 Mar
£28000.00
Murray Recruitment, Carnwath, South Lanarkshire
- Onsite working
- Full time
- Permanent
Full Job Description
Murray Recruitment are recruiting a Purchase Ledger Clerk for our client based in Carnwath. This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy finance team, playing a key role in managing purchase ledger activities and ensuring accurate financial records are maintained.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process a high volume of purchase invoices, credit notes, and sub-contract pay certificates with accuracy and compliance.
- Allocate supplier invoices/credit notes to the correct purchase orders and resolve discrepancies.
- Prepare and process payments to suppliers and subcontractors in line with due dates.
- Ensure all purchases and credits are correctly recorded for VAT purposes.
- Monitor and minimise outstanding goods received that have not yet been invoiced.
- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies.
- Handle supplier and subcontractor queries professionally and efficiently.
- Maintain accurate financial records and support month-end processes to meet deadlines.
- Conduct monthly subcontract reconciliations and CIS submissions to HMRC.
- Create purchase orders within the accounting system.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with company suppliers.
- Support and assist finance team members as required.
- Review and improve finance systems and processes where necessary.
- Provide cover for other finance team members when required.
- Manage internal and external queries professionally and respectfully.
- Prepare ad-hoc invoices and reports related to weighbridge activity and vehicle records.
Skills & Experience Required:
- Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel.
- Knowledge of accounts payable and general ledger procedures is preferred.
- Experience working with subcontractors would be advantageous.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data.
- Familiarity with month-end processes is beneficial.
- Excellent communication skills with an understanding of confidentiality.
- Self-disciplined, efficient, and proactive with a flexible approach.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team with minimal supervision.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
- Willingness to learn and develop within the accounts department.
- Own transport is required due to the location.
Offering
- Starting salary £28k DOE
- Hours Monday – Thursday 8am-5pm, Friday 8am-2:30pm
- Holidays are 30 days annual leave including Public Holidays with a 2 week shutdown over Christmas and New Year
- Pension
- Private Healthcare
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About this company

Murray Recruitment
View full company profileMurray Recruitment Limited provides complete recruitment solutions as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We deliver a unique service to clients and candidates alike, we do this simply by listening and taking your needs and wants then tailoring our services so that we can provide a positive and successful experience.
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