Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk – Taunton
Role reports to: Director
About DG Finco:
Milsted Langdon LLP comprises of Milsted Langdon, Milsted Langdon Financial Services, Harbourside Corporate Finance, DGFinco & Haslocks Forensic Accountants. DGFinco was created to build a team of management accountants, assistant accountants and purchase / sales ledger clerks who provide a seamless service. The solution – a complete, outsourced ‘in-house’ finance team. DG Finco is part of the Milsted Langdon LLP group.
We offer professional excellence, working with clients across a range of industry sectors, including sole traders, partnerships, and limited companies. Our roles provide opportunities for growth and career progression, as well as learning, a good work-life balance and personal development.
Role overview:
As a Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk, you will play a pivotal role, dedicated to ensuring our clients receive the best possible client experience. You will:
- Input expenses, invoices, credit notes and other journals such as sales and payroll.
- Process supplier statement reconciliations.
- Prepare and process payment runs, liaising with the client through to loading on to the bank.
- Deal with multiple client and supplier queries via email and telephone.
- Code invoices to the General Ledger & cost centres.
- Review aged creditors.
- Conduct initial reviews of the work undertaken by junior colleagues.
- Liaise with auditors for year end.
- Acknowledge all client correspondence in a professional manner.
- Take an active role in team meetings and discussions.
- Assist with administrative duties as required by the firm.
- Assist and support junior members of the purchase ledger team.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
The full job description for this role will be sent prior to interview stage.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Proven experience as a Purchase Ledger Clerk.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and purchase ledger processes.
- Proficiency in accounting software and MS Office, particularly Excel.
- Excellent time management and attention to detail.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues and contribute to a positive work environment.
- Willingness to learn and take on new responsibilities.
- A high level of professionalism to deliver client service excellence.
Qualifications:
Preferred AAT Level 4 qualified but not essential.
Benefits:
In return we offer a range of benefits, competitive salary, and the potential for flexible hybrid working, more details can be found on our company website:
- Company pension
- Group Life Assurance
- Cycle to work scheme
- Gym discounts
- Shopping discounts
- An employee assistance programme
- Health & wellbeing cash plan
- Payment of professional annual subscriptions relevant to your role
- Free on-site parking
- Paid volunteer time
If you have any queries or would like further information about this role, please email teamML@milstedlangdon.co.uk
