Purchase Ledger Clerk in South West 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 South West England
27750 - 33750
25th percentile
27750
The candidate has little or no prior experience in the position and is still developing relevant skills.
50th percentile
30750
The candidate has an average level of experience and has most of the necessary skills.
75th percentile
33750
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 42750 47750 51000 Assistant Management/Financial Accountant 31000 35250 40750 Financial Analyst 40500 44500 49250 Accounts Assistant 27500 29500 31750 Purchase Ledger Manager/Supervisor 47750 52250 58000 Sales Ledger/Billings Manager 42750 46500 51750 Sales Ledger/Billings Clerk 28250 33250 41000 Credit Control Manager/Supervisor 44500 49750 55000 Credit Controller 29750 32250 35750 Payroll Manager/Supervisor 43000 48750 53500 Payroll Administrator/Clerk 30000 32000 37750
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