Purchase Ledger Clerk

Brink's, Incorporated; Crickhowell; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Brink's, Incorporated in Wales seeks a detail-driven Ledger Clerk to join the finance team. You will manage day-to-day ledger activity, ensure accurate invoice processing and support month-end close.

Reporting to the Ledger Supervisor, you will handle purchase and sales ledgers and reconciliations in a fast-paced environment. Strong Excel skills and high accuracy are essential, with experience in accounts payable/receivable or ledger roles.

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance, accounts payable, accounts receivable or ledger environment.
• Strong Excel skills and good numeric proficiency.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Organised, methodical and able to prioritise workloads.
• Self-motivated with a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of ledger activities across purchase and sales ledgers.
• Process supplier and customer invoices accurately and raise sales invoices.
• Reconcile statements, process credit notes and maintain supporting records.
• Allocate receipts and manage payments; support month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and support ad-hoc analysis.

Skills

Excel skills

Accuracy & detail

Numerical skills

Organisation

Prioritisation

Flexibility

Job description

Ledger Clerk

Finance Department | Full Time | Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm

Join a Finance Team Where Accuracy, Improvement and Collaboration Matter

We're looking for a detail-oriented Ledger Clerk to join our growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong ledger experience who enjoys taking ownership, working with accuracy, and helping to drive continuous improvement within a fast-paced business.

Reporting to the Ledger Supervisor and working closely with the wider finance team, you'll play a key role in ensuring our sales and purchase ledgers operate efficiently, invoices are processed accurately, and month-end activities are completed to the highest standard.

If you're highly organised, enjoy problem-solving, and are looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

As Ledger Clerk, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day management of ledger activities including:

Purchase & Sales Ledger

• Processing supplier and customer invoices accurately and efficiently


• Raising sales invoices across multiple income streams


• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies


• Processing credit notes and maintaining accurate supporting records


• Ensuring all ledger transactions comply with internal controls and procedures

Payments & Collections

• Allocating customer receipts and supplier payments


• Processing weekly BACS runs and ad-hoc payment requests


• Managing monthly direct debit collections


• Producing customer statements and supporting debt collection activities


• Working alongside internal teams to resolve disputes and outstanding balances

Month-End Support

• Reviewing aged debtors and creditors


• Preparing accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations


• Maintaining accurate records and audit evidence


• Supporting month-end reporting and financial controls

Continuous Improvement

• Identifying opportunities to improve and automate processes


• Supporting finance projects and ad-hoc analysis
  
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to enhance efficiency across the ledger function

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Previous experience working within a finance, accounts payable, accounts receivable or ledger environment


• Strong Excel skills


• High level of accuracy and attention to detail


• Excellent numerical skills


• Organised and methodical approach to work


• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritise workloads


• Flexible and proactive attitude

Desirable

• Experience using Sage X3 or similar ERP systems


• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a supportive and collaborative finance team


• Opportunity to take ownership of key processes


• Exposure to a broad range of finance activities


• Contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives


• Develop your skills within a business that values accuracy, accountability and continuous improvement