Purchase Ledger Clerk

Bayman Atkinson Smythe; England; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their Finance team. This role offers a hybrid working model, combining office and remote work, along with 26 days of holiday and a generous pension scheme. Ideal for someone looking to build a long-term career in finance, the position involves managing the purchase ledger, preparing payments, and collaborating with suppliers. With a focus on effective communication and attention to detail, this opportunity promises a supportive culture and the chance to contribute to a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Hybrid working

Flexible working

26 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Free onsite parking

Generous pension scheme

Discounted products

Qualifications

• Highly organised with effective communication skills.
• Strong time management and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain purchase ledger and liaise with suppliers.
• Support weekly payments run and complete sales reports.

Skills

Organisation

Effective Communication

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Adaptability

Teamwork

MS Excel

Job description

Paying up to GBP28k + Benefits + Hybrid Working – Our client is recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Clerk on a permanent basis. The role offers both a hybrid and flexible working pattern, 26 days holiday, and a generous pension scheme. This company has a fantastic culture which is proven in the fact that the majority of their employees have committed to the company on a long–term basis.

THE ROLE

A key member of the Finance team, this role is for someone with an interest in a long–term finance career and someone who will be able to assist in the day–to–day running of the accounts department.

Key responsibilities will include:

• To maintain all aspects of the purchase ledger across the Group, including coding purchase invoices to the relevant nominal account, liaising with suppliers and recording purchase orders
• Support in the preparation of the weekly payments run
• Completing the company daily sales report
• Maintenance and housekeeping of the company credit cards, posting and reconciliation of the corporate account
• Recording expenses and VAT calculations, posting to the nominal ledger through the bank account and supplier accounts
• Performing supplier statement reconciliations
• Processing of stock invoices
• Allocation and the distribution of the day to day post

THE PERSON

• Highly organised and methodical approach.

• Effective communicator excellent communication skills to ensure effective collaboration with suppliers and key stakeholders

• Effective time management skills to manage a busy workload with the ability to prioritise important tasks

• High attention to detail

• Open to change – ability to work in a fast paced and continuously evolving environment

• Team Player – Comfortable working both individually and as part of a team

• IT skills comfortable using MS Excel, with knowledge of basic functions e.g. vlookup etc

BENEFITS

• Hybrid working 2 days in the office and 3 days WFH
• Flexible working
• 26 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Free onsite parking
• Generous pension scheme
• Discounted products

Please note that we are only able to consider applications from those who are eligible to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship.