Purchase Ledger Branch Clerk

Job description

MKM is the leading independent builders’ merchant in the UK, and we were established in 1995. Our people are what make us unique in what we do. Today we have more than 135 branches and over 3200 employees nationwide. Whilst we continue to grow, we are constantly striving to always attract, recruit, retain, promote, and support a diverse mix of colleagues that create a sense of belonging to the ‘MKM family’ for everyone. We hope you will join us on our journey!

Main Purpose

This full-time, office based, role is to support the MKM Purchase Ledger Function, working closely with MKM branches and suppliers to deliver a high-level, efficient service to both. This is a faced paced, high-volume environment, however full support/training is provided.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage a minimum of 8 branches
• Charge out direct orders to customers in a timely manner
• Investigate and match invoices to PO’s, when automatch fails
• Liaise with branches and suppliers to resolve queries quickly to enable on-time payments
• Ensure credits are matched correctly to either held invoices or return notes
• Developing strong relationships with suppliers and branches
• Ad hoc duties as and when required.

Benefits:

• A competitive pay package.
• Generous discretionary bonus scheme.
• People orientated culture.
• Substantial Employee Discount
• Training and development opportunities.
• Holiday scheme which rewards length of service.
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Perkbox discounts
• Contributory pension scheme
• Performance related bonus
• Financial Planning Support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Enhanced Maternity
• Enhanced Paternity
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Mental Health Support

Requirements

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

Experience of handling a fast-flowing workload, efficiently and effectively
Accuracy and attention to detail
Able to work to tight deadlines
Strong numeric ability, with Excel experience
IT literate
Good communication and customer service skill