Purchase Ledger Clerk

Job Description

Title: Purchase Ledger Clerk

Company Name: EURO FOODS GROUP

Vacancy: 1

Age: At most 35 years

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: Negotiable

Experience:

• At least 2 years

• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Accounting, Finance

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including Mathematics and English.

• AAT Level 2 or Level 3 (or working towards).

• At least 2 years

• Age At most 35 years
• Only Male

Skills and Experience-

Essential:

• Previous experience working within a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role.
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.        
• Good communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Competent in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.       
• Experience using accounting software such as Sage, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Oracle or similar.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable:

• AAT qualification or studying towards AAT.
• Experience working within a fast paced distribution, manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Knowledge of VAT on purchase invoices.
• Experience processing multi currency invoices.

Personal Attributes:

• Highly organised and methodical.
• Reliable and trustworthy.
• Positive and proactive attitude.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Professional when dealing with suppliers and colleagues.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Willingness to learn and develop.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Supplier invoices processed accurately and on time.
• Supplier payment deadlines consistently met.
• Supplier statement reconciliations completed monthly.
• Low number of invoice processing errors.
• Prompt resolution of supplier queries.
• Accurate month end purchase ledger close.

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner.

• Match purchase invoices to purchase orders and goods received notes where applicable.

• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies with suppliers and internal departments.

• Prepare supplier payment runs in accordance with agreed payment terms.

• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve outstanding queries.

• Set up and maintain supplier accounts, ensuring accurate supplier records.

• Monitor aged creditors and report overdue or disputed balances.

• Process employee expense claims where required.

• Assist with month end procedures, including accruals and purchase ledger reconciliations.

• Respond promptly to supplier queries via telephone and email.

• Ensure all financial transactions comply with company policies and procedures.

• Maintain organised electronic and physical filing systems.

• Support internal and external audits by providing requested documentation.

• Assist the wider finance team with ad hoc duties as required.

• Festival Bonus: 2

• Competitive salary.

• Holiday entitlement.

• Training and development opportunities.

• Employee assistance programme.

• Career progression opportunities.