Purchase Ledger Administrator Job in Gateshead

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Purchase Ledger Administrator Job in Gateshead

Job Description
We are looking for an enthusiastic Purchase Ledger Administrator to join the Accounts department, reporting to the Management Accountant.
  
The successful candidate will work Mon to Fri, hybrid working.

The role: The main purpose of this role is to provide admin support within the existing accounts department to ensure that the sites run effectively and efficiently.
  
Responsibilities will include:

Processing purchase invoices, accurately coding up and resolving any invoice approval issues.
Set up new supplier accounts and maintain existing account details within purchase ledger. Monthly reconciliation of supplier statements.
Process credit card statements and Expenses.
Prepare for weekly payment runs.
Bring together quarterly missing or unprocessed invoice lists to be used to capture relevant costs in the period. This is the basis for quarterly accruals, so would need coding up to ledger code, site and cost allocation code.
Maintain existing spreadsheets used to assist in processing complex or repetitive invoices.
Take ownership of their portion of the Creditors Ledger, being proactive in keeping the ledger as up to date and tidy as possible. The Ledger is split alphabetically across 3 Purchase Ledger Administrators.
Actively using Aged Creditors as part of the month end procedure to verify account balances.
Dealing with supplier queries via phone or email. You will be expected to take other incoming calls and forward any non accounts payable calls to the necessary person.
AD HOC Duties supporting the whole accounts function and work as a cohesive Accounts Payable Team. Key skills: Computer skills are essential (proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook) as well as the ability to multi task. The successful candidate should be numerate, with excellent attention to detail, be an effective communicator, able to use initiative with a pleasant telephone manner and friendly disposition.
Organised person with the ability to prioritise. Professional deminer with a drive to meet deadlines set.
  
Desirable not essential skills:

Experience of Navision system or Microsoft Business Central

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Location: Gateshead
Category: Accounting/Financial/Insurance
City: Lamesley
County: Tyne & Wear
Country: United Kingdom
Salary: £25000 – £26500/annum
Benefits: