Purchase / Sales Ledger Accounts Clerk

Purchase/Sales Ledger Accounts Clerk

Job description Purchase Ledger:

Processing of invoices for payment

This includes receiving by email and distributing same to correct person for authorisation

Checking purchase invoices and coding in preparation for input into Sage 50 Accounts Professional 2014 accounting system

Entering all invoices onto Sage

Checking against supplier statement that all invoices have been received in time for payment run

Preparation of payment run

Monthly cheque run

Franking post

Filing of all paperwork and archiving when necessary

Any ad hoc assignments as required

to work as part of the accounts team and be able to provide cover for the other staff as required

Answering telephone calls at peak times

Writing up of manual ledger

Job description Sales Ledger:

Importing sales invoices into Sage from IWS once relevant department has proofed their invoices

Preparing sales invoices including tickets for posting to customers

Entering payments from customers into Sage bank and clearing customers ledger to their remittance advices

Chasing outstanding monies

Entering new accounts onto IWS and emailing customers with details

Providing copy invoices either by email or post to customers

Ensuring month end sales ledger completed and sending account statement by email and post

Franking post

Filing of all paperwork and archiving when necessary

Answering telephone calls at peak times

Writing up of manual ledger

Person specification:

Must possess excellent organisation skills, meeting deadlines, plan and prioritise workloads

A high level of accuracy is essential, seeking clarity when required and taking responsibility for own work

Knowledge of Sage 50 Accounts Professional 2014 accounting system and Excel spreadsheets

Must work well under own initiative and be a good team player

Must have excellent customer service skills to deal with customer and supplier queries. Demonstrate understanding and works to exceed customer expectations

Office Angels is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.