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Purchase Ledger Clerk in North East England

What is a purchase ledger clerk?

Purchase ledger responsibilities involve the practical duties of business bookkeeping. They process purchase orders, invoices and expenses, assist with cash management and bank reconciliation as part of the finance team. Accuracy and attention to detail are key for professionals in this role.

Purchase ledger clerk job description and responsibilities

Professionals in this role are tasked with maintaining the company purchase ledger. The following duties are typically included in a purchase ledger clerk job description:Logging, maintaining and filing invoicesPayment authorisationPayment processingPosting and monitoring petty cashInvestigating purchase ledger queriesCreating company reportsLiaising with suppliersMaintaining the accuracy of vendor detailsProcessing personal and company expensesAssisting with queries and reporting

Purchase ledger qualifications, skills and experience

Purchase ledger professionals don’t necessarily need a degree to qualify for the job, but experience with data input, accounts payable and administration is desirable. Employers may also be looking for evidence of specialist accountancy qualifications, like AAT.The following skills are also beneficial for securing top roles:Impeccable accuracyKnowledge of accounting softwareExcellent time-keepingAbility to build good working relationshipsGood attention to detail

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Salary for Purchase Ledger Clerk in North East England
25250 - 30750
25th percentile
25250
The candidate has little or no prior experience in the position and is still developing relevant skills.
50th percentile
27750
The candidate has an average level of experience and has most of the necessary skills.
75th percentile
30750
The candidate has above-average experience, has most or all the necessary skills, and may have specialised qualifications
Projected salaries for related positions Position title 25th percentile 50th percentile 75th percentile Part-Qualified Management/Financial Accountant 38750 43250 46000 Assistant Management/Financial Accountant 28000 31750 36750 Financial Analyst 36500 40250 44750 Accounts Assistant 25000 26500 28750 Purchase Ledger Manager/Supervisor 43250 47250 52500 Sales Ledger/Billings Manager 38750 42000 46750 Sales Ledger/Billings Clerk 25750 30250 37000 Credit Control Manager/Supervisor 40250 45000 49750 Credit Controller 26750 29250 32250 Payroll Manager/Supervisor 39000 44250 48500 Payroll Administrator/Clerk 27000 29000 34250

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