Purchase Ledger Clerk

Job Description

Title: Purchase Ledger Clerk

Company Name: Euro Foods Group

Vacancy: 1

Age: 24 to 35 years

Job Location: Anywhere in Bangladesh

Salary: Tk. 25000 - 30000 (Monthly)

Experience:

• 2 to 5 years

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

• 2 to 5 years

• Age 24 to 35 years
• Only Male

Skills and Experience-

Essential:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) including Mathematics and English

• 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, AAT level 2 or level 3 (or working towards).

• 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.