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Purchase Ledger Clerk

Job Description

Bellway is a FTSE 250 house builder, headquartered in Newcastle upon Tyne, which operates 22 trading divisions across England, Scotland and Wales. The company has grown from a family firm, established more than 70 years ago, into a respected national brand, selling over ten thousand homes a year. At Bellway we recognise that people are the key to our success and our goal is to provide a rewarding and fulfilling career in line with our values of quality, service and trust. In addition to this we are committed to being a more inclusive employer and invite applications from a variety of backgrounds. There is an exciting opportunity to join Bellway, one of the UK’s largest house builders. Our Thames Gateway Division located in Orpington is looking to recruit a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join the Division’s Finance team. The Role The role of the Purchase Ledger Clerk works to ensure that supplier invoice and payments are processed with accuracy in a timely manner, as well as take ownership and maintain accurate supplier accounts and ensure that account issues are resolved to minimise impact. Principle accountabilities of the Purchase Ledger role include: Processing purchase invoices in the accounting system (COINS) Ensuring 3-way matching of purchase orders, goods receipt notes and purchase invoice. Pro-actively resolving invoice variances with suppliers and operations. Manually coding invoices and ensuring all invoices are duly authorised. Raise BACS runs on a timely basis. Reconcile supplier statements in a timely manner. Perform regular housekeeping checks and ensure ledgers are tidy. Create and maintain supplier account data. Dealing with and resolving supplier queries. Dealing with and resolving site queries and requests. Dealing with auditor requests. Working to meet deadlines in accordance with month-end closedown timetable. Raising ad hoc individual payment requests when necessary. Contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the Finance Department by assisting the Finance Director in identifying and implementing improved processes and procedures. Experience, Qualifications and Skills Experience Experience of working in a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role Experience of working the COINS system is desirable Qualifications and Training GCSE Maths and English – Grade 4/C or above (or equivalent) Skills and Aptitude Good interpersonal skills Excellent organisation and administration skills, including good attention to detail Ability to meet deadlines with a good eye for detail. Ability to work on own as well as part of a team Works effectively to deadlines and competently works on multiple tasks simultaneously Proficient IT skills along with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook) and the ability to adapt to new systems Committed to diversity and inclusion The Role and Working Conditions Willing to be flexible in respect to day to day duties and hours worked. Office based role, Monday to Friday: 35 hours per week In return we can offer you: Competitive salary Competitive bonus scheme 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays Contributory pension scheme Life assurance