Purchase Ledger Clerk

Purchase Ledger Clerk

Office Based Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm

We are recruiting for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join an established finance team.

This is a hands-on purchase ledger role, responsible for processing supplier invoices across a number of Group companies, managing supplier queries, completing reconciliations and supporting with weekly payment runs.

We are looking for someone with at least 2 years' solid purchase ledger / accounts payable experience who is confident managing their own workload and dealing directly with suppliers and internal teams.

The Role

Key responsibilities will include:

• Processing contractor and supplier invoices across multiple Group companies
• Managing multiple finance mailboxes and ensuring invoices are processed accurately and efficiently
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and investigating any price or quantity discrepancies
• Liaising with suppliers and internal teams to resolve invoice queries
• Taking ownership of invoices placed on hold and proactively working to resolve outstanding issues
• Completing monthly supplier statement reconciliations and investigating any discrepancies
• Preparing weekly supplier payment runs for approval and payment
• Posting daily cash transactions
• Assisting with the setup and maintenance of new and existing supplier accounts
• Processing sundry and ad-hoc payments as required
• Responding to general accounts queries from regional teams
• Supporting the finance team with year-end audit requests
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies within the purchase ledger function
• Providing general finance and administrative support when required

About You

To be considered for this role, you will ideally have:

• A minimum of 2 years' solid Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable experience
• Experience completing supplier statement reconciliations
• Confidence resolving supplier and invoice queries
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a busy workload
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• A professional and confident telephone manner
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive and process-driven approach
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team while taking ownership of your own workload

Desirable:

• Experience using Qube software
• Good Excel skills
• AAT qualified or currently studying towards AAT

Hours

• Monday to Friday
• 9:00am - 5:30pm
• 1-hour unpaid lunch
• Fully office based

Benefits

• 25 days' annual leave
• Free onsite parking
• Company pension - 4% employee / 4% employer contribution
• Death in Service - 3x annual salary
• Company sickness scheme

This role would suit an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk or Accounts Assistant looking for a stable position within an established finance team.