We are Fowler Welch – a multi-award winning logistics provider who deliver a range of products and services to retailers and wholesalers across the nation. We live by a simple set of values: to delight our customers, maximise our efficiency, be socially responsible and promote being an employer of choice.

We are now recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Clerk at our Spalding Head Office on a full time, permanent basis.

The role-holder will be responsible for maintaining and recording accurate records for Purchase Ledger. Maintaining and promoting good working relationships with internal stakeholders and offering a high standard of customer service.

Shift: Monday to Friday  8:00 -17:00

Main Responsibilities:

• Post, code and input all incoming unapproved invoices
• Distribution of unauthorised invoices to relevant managers within the business to various depots
• Matching of invoices to purchase orders
• Processing of all returned approved invoices
• Posting of payments and journals
• Answering all telephone enquiries in a professional and informative manner
• Reconciling supplier’s statements with ledger accounts
• Filing/scanning
• Chasing managers for overdue invoices by a variety of communication methods
• Generate weekly/monthly payment runs when required

This list is not exhaustive and the job holder may be required to undertake other duties commensurate with the position as required.

• Previous experience of working in a Purchase Ledger function
• Experience of working in a fast paced environment to challenging deadlines
• Great communication skills 
• Good Knowledge of MS Office including Excel and Word (training will be provided for in house software)
• Knowledge of accounting functions is desirable
• Ability to work using own initiative
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail

In return for your passion, hard work and determination in providing outstanding service to our customers we offer: 

• Free Fowler Welch Healthcare Cash Plan
• Free life insurance as a Fowler Welch employee equal to three times your basic salary.
• Competitive pension scheme
• ‘Cycle 2 Work’ Scheme – save up to 42% on the cost of a new bike and necessary equipment.
• Recognition schemes for our exceptional employees – monthly winners receive £100 of shopping vouchers.