Purchase Ledger Clerk Resume Guide

Skilled purchase ledger clerk with 4+ years of experience in reconciliation and accounts payable. At XYZ, managed the entire purchase order process for a mid-sized company, including verifying supplier invoices and entering them into the system. Experienced in working with various accounting software packages such as Sage 50 Accounts & Xero Accounting Software. Recognized for accuracy and efficiency when dealing with large volumes of data entry tasks.

Professional purchase ledger clerk with 5+ years of experience working in accounts payable departments. At XYZ, managed the entry and payments for 500 invoices per month as well as reconciled supplier statements monthly to ensure accuracy. Skilled at problem-solving discrepancies between invoice values and purchase orders. Proven ability to work independently but also collaborate effectively with others in a team setting.

Seasoned purchase ledger clerk with 8+ years of experience in processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and managing supplier payments. Highly organized individual eager to join ABC Financials as the new purchase ledger clerk to maintain accurate records and ensure timely payment for goods and services. In previous roles, consistently achieved 98% accuracy in data entry tasks while meeting tight deadlines.

Driven and detail-oriented purchase ledger clerk with 5+ years of experience managing accounts payable and invoicing. Strengths include problem solving, accuracy in data entry, financial analysis and reporting. Seeking to join ABC Company to use my organizational skills and knowledge to ensure smooth running of the day-to-day operations for their finance department.

Committed purchase ledger clerk with 3+ years of experience in financial record-keeping and accounts payable. Seeking to join ABC Company for the opportunity to apply expertise in accurate data entry, reconciliation processing, vendor management and problem resolution. Skilled at streamlining processes that led to a 15% increase in efficiency during previous role.

Enthusiastic purchase ledger clerk with 4+ years of experience in accounts payable, reconciliation and payments. At XYZ I managed a team of 8 purchase ledger clerks to successfully process over 10,000 invoices per month. Through my attention to detail and ability to stay organized under pressure I have consistently achieved results that exceed expectations.

Passionate purchase ledger clerk with 5+ years of experience working in finance departments. Excellent record-keeping, data entry and problem-solving skills; able to quickly identify discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders. Seeking to join ABC Company as a Purchase Ledger Clerk where I can use my knowledge for the benefit of the organization.

Hard-working and reliable purchase ledger clerk with 3+ years of experience in a fast-paced finance department. Adept at processing payments, reconciling accounts, and preparing financial reports while maintaining high levels of accuracy. At XYZ Ltd. , successfully managed the company’s entire supplier account and reduced late payments by 20%.

• Effectively managed purchase ledger operations for a team of 15, streamlining processes to achieve an average invoice processing time reduction of 20%.
• Prepared and issued 500+ supplier invoices each month; reconciled all vendor statements accurately and promptly.
• Authorized payments up to $50,000 for various goods/services rendered; ensured that all transactions were compliant with internal policies & procedures.
• Streamlined the entire accounts payable process by implementing new systems and automated software programs which increased accuracy across the board by 16%.
• Facilitated smooth communication between vendors (including international suppliers) regarding billing inquiries, payment issues or any other discrepancies involving invoices within 24 hours on average.

• Reliably processed over 200 purchase invoices per week, ensuring accurate and timely payments to vendors.
• Advised the Accounts Manager on financial transactions for the month-end closing; achieved a variance of less than 0.5% between budgeted and actual figures in 8 consecutive months.
• Generated weekly spending reports that showed an overall 4% reduction of expenses year-on-year compared to previous fiscal years’ data.
• Monitored vendor accounts regularly to ensure that payment terms were being followed correctly; reduced late invoice payments by 10%.
• Presented findings from regular analysis of aged creditor payments at quarterly team meetings, resulting in improved supplier relations and proactive dispute resolution measures put into place ahead of time.

• Diligently reconciled and processed over 500 purchase invoices per week, ensuring accuracy of all data entry while maintaining a 98% margin of error.
• Reduced discrepancies in accounts payable by 40%, resulting in an overall improvement to the company’s financial health.
• Formulated weekly payment runs for suppliers, resolving any queries within 24 hours; successfully managed new supplier onboarding process with no errors or delays experienced.
• Expedited resolution time for invoice disputes from 5 days to 2 days on average; provided timely feedback that minimized vendor complaints and improved customer relationships overall.
• Investigated & resolved complex billing issues quickly and efficiently, saving $1,000+ each month due to identified inconsistencies between invoices & general ledger entries.

• Demonstrated excellent organizational skills to process over 200 purchase ledger invoices per week, saving the company $10,000 in potential late payment fees.
• Assessed a high volume of supplier accounts and ensured accuracy by cross-checking all data against delivery notes & purchase orders; reduced invoice discrepancies by 20%.
• Utilized accounting software to maintain accurate records of expenditure and updated ledgers on a daily basis while also reconciling any differences with suppliers’ statements weekly.
• Processed payments for goods/services rendered using manual methods such as cash or bank transfers; achieved 100% compliance with HMRC regulations relating to VAT returns submission deadlines each month.
• Consistently provided timely resolution for vendor queries regarding payments, credits and discounts; improved customer satisfaction ratings from 70% to 98%.

• Compiled and reconciled purchase ledger transactions for over 500 vendors and suppliers, successfully resolving discrepancies in less than 2 hours per month.
• Reorganized the filing system of purchase ledgers to enhance accuracy in data retrieval; reduced access time by 20%.
• Represented company at vendor meetings as a point of contact for all matters related to accounts receivable/payable, ensuring timely payments and accurate records were maintained.
• Updated SAP software with new vendor information while managing payment schedules; improved on-time payment rate from 75% to 95%.
• Proficiently operated 10+ accounting programs such as Excel, QuickBooks & Sage 50 Accounting Suite across various departments within the organization.

• Audited purchase ledger records for accuracy and discrepancies, resulting in a decrease of up to 8% in inaccurate entries.
• Optimized processes by introducing new purchase order systems that decreased the time spent on processing invoices from 3 hours to 1 hour per invoice.
• Recorded over 5,000 transactions with 99% accuracy each month while maintaining vendor accounts within agreed credit terms; improved relationships with vendors through timely payment updates and reconciliations.
• Actively monitored supplier performance and maintained an updated database of suppliers’ financials & inventory levels to ensure sufficient stock availability at all times; saved $5,000 annually by reducing costs associated with excess inventory or supply shortages due to poor forecasting methods employed priorly.
• Introduced monthly audit procedures as part of internal controls which resulted in better monitoring of cash flow along with enhanced adherence to company policies related to purchasing goods/services from approved vendors only.

• Coordinated the daily purchase ledger activities for a portfolio of over 200 vendors, ensuring accurate and timely payments within the company’s statutory obligations.
• Adjusted entries in customer accounts to ensure accuracy; corrected discrepancies saving $7,000 annually on expenses.
• Improved payment tracking process by introducing automated payment methodologies resulting in 20% faster processing speed of invoices per month.
• Resolved queries raised by suppliers in an effective manner while maintaining excellent customer relationships with them; reduced overdue payments from 10 days to 5 days averagely each month.
• Independently managed all aspects of supplier onboarding including credit control checks which resulted in successful onboarding without any delays or issues with 80+ new vendors this year alone.

Associate’s Degree in Accounting
Educational Institution XYZ
Nov 2011

Certified Accounts Payable Professional
Institute of Financial Operations
May 2017