Temporary purchase ledger clerk

Job Title: Temporary purchase ledger clerk
Salary: £27,000 per annum
Hours: 39 hours per week
Contract Type: 3-month temporary contract with potential to go permanent
Start Date: ASAP
Work Arrangement: Fully Office-Based

Overview:
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Accounts Assistant to support the day-to-day operations of our Accounts department. This is a 3-month temporary role with the potential to become permanent, offering a hands-on opportunity to work within a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate must have experience with Sage 50 and advanced Excel skills, including the ability to create reports.

Key Responsibilities:

• Generate sales invoices for various customers using Sage 50.
• Verify prices and quality on purchase invoices, ensuring consistency with delivery notes on our database.
• Process purchase invoices in Sage 50.
• Record supplier payments and customer receipts.
• Reconcile supplier statements at month-end, identifying any discrepancies.
• Calculate accruals and prepayments.
• Perform credit card and bank reconciliations.
• Maintain and create spreadsheets and reports as required.
• Create purchase orders.
• Calculate and process payroll hours using In-Time software.
• Assist with other ad hoc duties as needed.

Requirements:

• Proficiency in Sage 50 for sales and purchase invoice processing.
• Strong Excel skills (advanced level) with the ability to generate detailed reports.
• Experience in processing ECP (Electronic Cash Payments) and credit card reconciliations.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Ability to work independently and manage a busy workload effectively.

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