Purchase Ledger Clerk:

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A Purchase Ledger Clerk is responsible for overseeing all company purchases on behalf of their employer. An experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk is integral to the smooth running of a finance function and is able to take ownership of the purchase ledger process from start to finish. A competent Purchase Ledger Clerk has an excellent eye for detail, a natural ability to manage money and is able to work to deadlines. Strong communication skills are also essential in any purchase ledger position as they are responsible for maintaining strong relationships with suppliers. An overview of the responsibilities for a Purchase Ledger Clerk includes:

• Matching, batching & coding purchase invoices
• Statement reconciliations
• Processing staff expenses
• Processing subcontractor invoices
• Calculating VAT payments
• Nominal coding
• Processing payments via BACS or cheque
• Filing paperwork
• Query resolution