Purchase Ledger Clerk

Arcus FM Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management provider is seeking a motivated Purchase Ledger Clerk in London to support finance operations. The role involves processing supplier invoices, preparing payment runs, and enhancing processes for efficiency. The ideal candidate should be studying towards an accountancy qualification and possess intermediate Excel skills. Benefits include a competitive salary, annual leave, and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Salary up to £30,000

25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays

Annual bonus (up to 4%)

Matched pension contributions (5-6%)

Life assurance

Access to industry-leading training academy

Discounts, vouchers, and financial aid programs

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a purchase ledger or similar finance role.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process invoices to ensure compliance with procedures.
• Monitor task completion and prepare payment runs for review.
• Conduct supplier statement reconciliations and resolve invoice queries.

Skills

Intermediate Excel skills

Experience with SUN system

Experience with INFOR systems

Education

Studying towards an accountancy qualification (e.g. AAT, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about process, detail-oriented, and eager to grow in your finance career? Arcus FM are looking for a motivated Purchase Ledger Clerk to support our finance operations and ensure the smooth processing of supplier invoices and payments.

What you'll be doing

• Accurately process all invoices, ensuring compliance with internal procedures.
• Monitor task completion in line with work and task planners.
• Prepare payment runs for review in a timely manner.
• Ensure payments are fully authorised and resolve any invoice queries promptly.
• Conduct supplier statement reconciliations as per schedule.
• Generate ad-hoc reports and provide key management information as needed.
• Continuously review and enhance processes for improved efficiency.

Qualifications & IT Skills

• Actively studying towards an accountancy qualification (e.g. AAT, ACCA, CIMA).
• Intermediate Excel skills. Experience with SUN and INFOR systems is a plus.

Experience

• Previous experience in a purchase ledger or similar finance role.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Personal Qualities

• A proactive approach and willingness to adapt to changing demands.
• Comfortable working under pressure and managing a varied workload.
• Flexible, detail-focused, and a keen eye for process improvement.

Why join Arcus

We\'re an award-winning facilities management provider that values expertise and commitment. We actively promote from within and offer career progression opportunities across our nationwide operations. You\'ll also benefit from a comprehensive rewards package including:

• Competitive Salary up to £30,000 per annum, depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Annual bonus (up to 4%) - subject to performance (historically paid out)
• Matched pension contributions (5-6%)
• Life assurance
• Access to our industry-leading training academy
• Discounts, vouchers, and financial aid programs

Ready to take the next step: If you have the experience and drive to succeed in this role, we\'d love to hear from you. Click Apply to submit your application today.