Purchase Ledger

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking in Southampton

Training and development

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd in Southampton is seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger to join a busy accounts department of a reputable, award-winning dealership group.

You will reconcile supplier statements, process invoices, post bank transactions and assist with monthly supplier payments, while supporting credit control and audits.

This full-time position offers a £30,000 per annum salary and onsite parking in a well-established, supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in purchase ledger or accounts payable roles.
• Strong organisational skills and accuracy.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Confident communication with suppliers and internal teams.
• Knowledge of VAT procedures is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Process purchase invoices accurately.
• Post transactions from daily bank statements.
• Prepare supplier payment runs monthly.
• Perform bank reconciliations and posting internal invoices.
• Assist with vehicle sales invoicing and audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong organisational skills

Effective communication

Experience in accounts payable

VAT procedures knowledge

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Our client, a reputable and award-winning commercial main dealer, is seeking to appoint an experienced Purchase Ledger for their busy accounts department. As a family-run business with an outstanding reputation and expanding customer base, this opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with solid accounts payable experience within the automotive or commercial vehicle sector.

• Competitive salary of £30,000 per annum, with potential for additional earning opportunities
• Full-time position, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
• Opportunity to work within a well-established, award-winning dealership group
• Supportive team environment with ongoing training and development
• Onsite parking at an accessible location in Southampton

Duties of a Purchase Ledger :

• Reconciling supplier statements and liaising with suppliers to resolve discrepancies
• Assisting with the smooth operation of accounts for seven trading companies, including supplier and customer account reconciliation
• Processing purchase invoices efficiently and accurately
• Posting transactions from daily bank statements, including receipts and payments
• Preparing supplier payment runs on a monthly basis
• Posting purchase payments and issuing remittances promptly
• Performing bank reconciliations, including credit card transactions
• Posting and reconciling internal invoices and payments
• Setting up new customer accounts following application processing
• Supporting credit control by assisting with exceeding credit limits and liaising with customers to obtain funds
• Handling group credit control activities: posting remittances, managing queries, sending statements, and chasing overdue payments via phone and email
• Assisting with vehicle sales invoicing and purchase ledger documentation
• Providing support during audits and assisting with the preparation of annual accounts
• Collaborating closely with the Accounts Manager and supporting daily office functions

Requirements of a Purchase Ledger :

• Proven experience in purchase ledger or accounts payable roles, ideally within the automotive or commercial vehicle sector
• Strong organisational skills and proficiency in relevant accounting software
• Excellent attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Confident communication skills, capable of liaising effectively with suppliers and internal teams
• Ability to work independently and manage workload efficiently under deadlines
• Knowledge of VAT procedures and credit control processes is advantageous
• Full UK driving licence preferred but not essential