Purchase Ledger Clerk

OPTICAL EXPRESS; Cumbernauld; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading eye care provider based in Cumbernauld is looking for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their finance team. The role involves matching and coding invoices, data entry, and liaising with suppliers. No prior finance experience is necessary as comprehensive training will be provided. Candidates should be numerate, detail-oriented, and able to meet deadlines. Benefits include an industry-leading salary, 29 days of annual leave, and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Industry leading salary

State of the art, modern working environments

29 days annual leave

Free Laser Eye Surgery and Intra‑ocular Lens Surgery

Free eye tests

Discounted prescription eye wear and sunglasses

Generous discount scheme

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Pension scheme

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• No finance experience necessary; on-the-job training will be provided.
• Methodical individuals with a positive can-do attitude are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Matching, checking, and coding invoices.
• Data entry of invoices.
• Scanning and liaising with suppliers.
• Setting up new supplier accounts.

Skills

Numerate

Attention to detail

Ability to work to deadlines

Job description

Job Title - Purchase Ledger Clerk

Location - Cumbernauld

Hours of work - 9am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday

About Optical Express

Optical Express is the UK’s only complete eye care provider and the UK’s leading private provider of laser eye surgery and premium intra‑ocular lens and cataract surgery. Each week Optical Express Surgeons undertake more laser eye surgery and private intra‑ocular lens procedures collectively than any other providers.

For over 35 years, millions of patients have trusted Optical Express with their eye care. Operating clinics across the UK, Ireland, and mainland Europe, Optical Express, supported by an esteemed International Medical Advisory Board, is a thought leader in the global optometry and refractive surgery industry.

Optical Express gives patients their very best results through investing in state of the art technology, employing experienced, highly skilled surgeons and optometrists, continuously analysing clinical outcomes, and working with pioneers and innovators from within the industry, to include Johnson & Johnson Vision and Zeiss.

Due to expansion and business growth, we currently have vacancies for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our finance team based in the Head Office at Westfield, Cumbernauld.

On the job training will be provided therefore no finance experience is necessary. We are looking for methodical individuals with a positive can‑do attitude and the ambition to learn and develop.

Duties

• Matching, checking and coding invoices
• Data entry of invoices
• Scanning
• Liaising with suppliers
• Setting up new supplier accounts
• Answering queries – both internal and external
• Performer supplier statement reconciliations as required
• Any other ad hoc duties as required

Key requirements

• Numerate
• Attention to detail
• Able to work to deadlines

Benefits

• An industry leading salary
• State of the art, modern working environments
• 29 days annual leave
• Free Laser Eye Surgery and Intra‑ocular Lens Surgery
• Free eye tests
• Discounted prescription eye wear and sunglasses
• Generous Optical Express friends and family discount scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Pension scheme
• Onsite parking