Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger Clerk

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Accounts Payable & Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a busy finance team in Witham. The successful candidate will manage accounts payable activities, reconcile financial data, and assist in improving finance processes. Strong experience in finance roles and knowledge of ERP systems are essential. This is a great opportunity to contribute to high-impact projects in a dynamic organization.

Qualifications

• 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 and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounts payable and purchase ledger activities.
• Reconcile financial data, investigate discrepancies, and resolve issues.
• Assist with streamlining and improving finance processes.

Skills

Accounts payable

Purchase ledger

Problem-solving

ERP systems

Excel

Communication skills

Tools

STAT

Microsoft Dynamics

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.