Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger Clerk

Casanovas Recruitment Solutions; Essex; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Accounts Payable & Purchase Ledger Clerk for a dynamic finance team in Witham. The role involves managing high-volume processing, improving financial processes, and collaborating with stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in accounts payable and a solid understanding of ERP systems such as STAT and Microsoft Dynamics. This is a full-time role with a competitive salary up to £45,000 pa.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounts payable, purchase ledger, or similar finance roles.
• Experience working in a large organisation with high-volume processing.
• Highly organised with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounts payable and purchase ledger activities.
• Reconcile financial data, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues.
• Support month-end and financial reporting as required.

Skills

Experienced in accounts payable

Proficiency in ERP systems

Problem-solving mindset

Strong communication skills

Tools

STAT

Microsoft Dynamics

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Accounts Payable & Purchase Ledger Clerk High-Volume Finance Team

Salary: Up to £45,000 pa

Hours: Full time

Location: Witham

Are you a confident and experienced finance professional looking for an opportunity to make a real impact? We re seeking a proactive Senior Accounts Payable & Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our busy finance team at a large, fast-paced company, handling high-volume processing during a crucial clean-up and process improvement phase.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day accounts payable and purchase ledger activities, including processing invoices, payments, and expense claims
• Reconcile financial data, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues efficiently
• Assist with streamlining and improving finance processes across the department
• Collaborate with internal teams and senior stakeholders to support business operations
• Ensure accurate data input and reporting using ERP systems
• Support month-end and financial reporting as required

Requirements:

• Proven experience in accounts payable, purchase ledger, or similar finance roles
• Experience working in a large organisation with high-volume processing
• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., STAT, Microsoft Dynamics) and Excel
• Highly organised with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication skills and confidence working with stakeholders at all levels

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of key finance processes, contribute to a high-impact project, and gain valuable experience in a senior finance role within a dynamic, large-scale organisation.