Job Vacancy - Purchase/Sales Ledger Clerk

We are seeking a full or part time experienced individual to deliver the full range of purchase and sales ledger duties for the business along with admin assistance for the rest of the team.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• To post all supplier invoices to the ledger on software, ensuring they are matched to purchase orders where applicable and coded to the correct nominal ledger code and supplier account.
• Produce the monthly payment run ensuring all payments are made on the due dates and for the correct amounts. Update and allocate all the payments to the ledger in a timely manner.
• Complete the monthly payment schedule for suppliers identifying the amounts due and the payment dates for accurate cash flow planning.
• To produce monthly consolidated invoices for each group member and non-member of goods purchased in the previous month and send out.
• Monitor on a weekly basis the debtor list and chase overdue accounts.
• Complete monthly statement reconciliations.
• Resolution of queries relating to orders and invoices by phone or written communication with internal staff and external suppliers.
• Create new supplier and member accounts ensuring all relevant information is entered on the record sheets.
• Carry out an audit check of all invoices posted to the ledger to ensure they are posted accurately.
• To produce month end reports for team members to use.
• To complete and submit VAT returns on a quarterly basis.
• To file sales and purchase invoices and miscellaneous documents.
• To undertake other accounts functions and projects as requested.
• To prepare the Year End accounts and to liaise with the company’s accountant regarding queries.

Required Skills, Qualifications and Education

• Minimum of GCSE English and Maths at C grade
• Bookkeeping experience essential including purchase and sales ledger
• Finance qualification would be useful but not essential
• Effective written and verbal communication
• Good attention to detail
• Able to prioritise workload
• Problem solving
• Commercial and business awareness
• Experience in an administrative position with excellent organisational skills
• Strong IT skills
• The ability to work flexibly and effectively as part of a team

Experience:     Bookkeeping - 1 year minimum (required)

Salary:             Depending on experience

To apply please send your CV and a covering letter to Phil Cooper pcooper@fcgagric.com