Founded in 1976 as a small, family-run Building Enterprise, Gardiners has gone from success to success in the last 48 years, now specialising in several disciplines across Building Repairs and Refurbishment, Groundworks and Minor Civils, Landscape Management, and Electrical Engineering. Projects range from independents to large-scale contracts for Water and Power Utility Companies, Construction and Infrastructure Contractors, Public bodies, Local Authorities and Housing Associations.

Based out of the Head Office in Stroud, you will be a key member of this small, friendly Finance team providing instrumental support to the Head of Finance, as well as the wider business.

As the Purchase Ledger Clerk, you will be responsible for the end-to-end purchase ledger process, from managing purchase orders through to supplier reconciliation and invoice payment. The role also incorporates the payment process for Agency staff, management of trade and fuel cards, assistance as required with employee timesheets for payroll and other office administration.

The ideal candidate will be a self-starter who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and enjoys getting stuck in with the rest of the team, yet able to work effectively off their own initiative.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Managing purchase orders
• Matching, checking, and coding invoices
• Data input to Sage and Eque2 purchase ledgers
• Scanning and filing invoices
• Reconciling supplier statements and Subcontractor statements & invoices
• Preparing payment runs
• Setting up new supplier accounts and maintaining existing account details
• Assessing suppliers for CIS requirements
• Maintaining correct banking details for suppliers
• Checking waste licenses and supplier insurance
• Being first point of contact for all relevant enquiries
• Temporary worker timesheet and invoice review
• Fuel and trade supplier card administration
• Processing staff expense claims
• Maintaining strong relationships with employees, customers and suppliers
• Reviewing systems and processes and suggesting improvements
• Employee timesheet processing
• Office telephones
• Office receipt of goods
• Other ad-hoc tasks as required

You:

• Experience in purchase ledger/accounts payable is essential
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, able to build and maintain relationships
• Lateral thinker who considers the 'bigger picture' and enjoys knowing what is going on where
• Industry relevant experience preferred, but not essential

Benefits include but are not limited to:

• Competitive salary of £28-30,000 (depending on experience)
• Early finish on Fridays
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• On-site parking

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