Purchase Ledger Clerk

Baltic Recruitment Services are currently looking to recruit an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to work on a long term contract based in Washington, Tyne and Wear.

Salary of up to £26,000per year + company benefits.

** Please note, this is a one year contract

A new position has become available within our clientsFinance Department. The successful candidate will have the following key tasks and responsibilities:

Adhering to a monthly and weekly timetable to ensure key objectives are completed within set deadlines
Processing purchase invoices in various currencies
Ensuring correct approvals are adhered to
Preparing rolling cash forecasts
Preparing BACS payment submission files
Preparing foreign currency payment files
Conducting month end and year end reconciliations
Liaising with internal departments and external suppliers on invoice/payment issues
Compliance with data protection and archiving of associated finance documentation
Production of ad hoc reports
General administration duties when required
Support the company’s stocktaking activities on an annual basis

Candidates must have:

Previous experience within a busy finance function is essential, ideally in a manufacturing environment
A good level of computer skills is required, along with excel experience at a competent level
Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the organisation, both internally and externally.
A clean driving licence is desirable
Attention to detail and good accuracy levels are important