Accounts Payable Clerk: Precision & Ledger Support

Drivemotorretail; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on dealership services

24 days holiday

Discounted shopping

Gym memberships

Dining benefits via savings app

Medicare cash plan

Job summary

Drive Motor Retail is seeking a detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our finance team. You will maintain accurate supplier records, process invoices, and support timely payments to ensure smooth accounts payable operations.

You’ll reconcile supplier statements, resolve discrepancies, and assist with month-end tasks while prioritising accuracy, deadlines, and clear communication with suppliers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent numerical skills.
• Ability to work efficiently within deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with suppliers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices with correct coding and authorisation.
• Assist in preparation of supplier payments and meet deadlines.
• Regularly reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Communicate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve queries.
• Maintain accurate financial records and ensure proper ledger entries.
• Assist with month-end processes and ledger reconciliation.

Skills

Invoice processing

Accounts payable

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Excel

Communication

Accounting software

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Drive Motor Retail is seeking a detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our finance team. You will maintain accurate supplier records, process invoices, and support timely payments to ensure smooth accounts payable operations.

You’ll reconcile supplier statements, resolve discrepancies, and assist with month-end tasks while prioritising accuracy, deadlines, and clear communication with suppliers and internal teams.