Purchase Ledger Clerk

Hedin Automotive; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 31 days

Retail discounts

Car ownership scheme

EAP 24/7

Private healthcare

Pension & life assurance

Referral bonus

Job summary

Hedin Automotive is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our busy Finance team. You will maintain the purchase ledger, process supplier invoices, and ensure timely payments for one of the world’s admired automotive brands.

The role offers office-based hours (Mon-Fri, 8:30am-5:00pm) and a salary up to £32,000 per annum, dependent on experience. This is a great opportunity to develop finance and accounting skills within BMW & MINI franchises.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in processing supplier invoices and maintaining purchase ledgers.
• Comfort with MS Excel and basic accounting tasks.
• Ability to work accurately and meet deadlines in a busy team.

Responsibilities

• Register and process purchase invoices accurately within the accounting system.
• Reconcile supplier statements prior to payment runs.
• Monitor the Purchase Ledger inbox and respond to queries promptly.
• Handle supplier calls and correspondence professionally.
• Process employee expenses for payment via BACS.
• Provide month-end administrative support to Finance.

Skills

Accounts payable

MS Excel

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

PURCHASE LEDGER CLERK.

Earn up to £32,000 per annum!

WHY WORK FOR HEDIN AUTOMOTIVE BMW & MINI

Join Hedin Automotive as a Purchase Ledger Clerk and become an integral part of our busy Finance team, supporting the smooth running of our Accounts Department.

You’ll play a key role in maintaining an accurate purchase ledger, processing supplier invoices, and ensuring payments are made efficiently and on time. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your finance and accounting skills with one of the world’s most admired automotive brands.

BENEFITS.

• 31 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) with long-service awards and enhanced holiday entitlement
• Discount schemes with popular retailers - helping you save more
• Employee Car Ownership Schemes - available for you and your family
• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 wellbeing support with access to health professionals
• Private healthcare access - prioritising your health and prosperity
• Pension scheme and life assurance - confidence in your future
• Referral bonus - earn when you refer a friend to join the team

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THE MAIN DUTIES OF THE ROLE INCLUDE:

• Register and process purchase invoices accurately within the Dealer Management/Accounting System.
• Reconcile supplier statements prior to BACS payment runs.
• Monitor and manage the Purchase Ledger inbox, responding to queries promptly and professionally.
• Handle supplier calls and correspondence in a courteous and efficient manner.
• Process employee expenses for payment via BACS.
• Provide month-end administrative support to the Finance team.
• Update and maintain accounting databases, spreadsheets, and financial records.
• File purchase invoices and supplier statements accurately.
• Manage stationery and office supplies for the Finance team and assist with general office administration as required.
• Support the wider Accounts Department with additional accounting and administrative duties, contributing to the ongoing development of the Purchase Ledger function.

YOUR PROFILE.

• A proactive team player with excellent organisational and administrative skills
• Interest in accounts payable
• Good numerical skills with a keen eye for detail
• Have basic/intermediate knowledge of MS packages including Microsoft Excel
• Courteous, clear and professional communication style
• Able to handle tasks that may be repetitive in nature, whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

SALARY AND HOURS.

• Salary of £28,000 - £32,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
• Working hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm with an hour unpaid for lunch (37.5 hours per week).
• The role is an office-based environment

ABOUT US.

Hedin Automotive is a well‑established BMW & MINI franchise with state‑of‑the‑art centres across North London, East London, and Kent.

As part of Hedin Mobility Group-one of the world’s leading private automotive retail and aftermarket services providers we are dedicated to excellence in everything we do. Whether in customer‑facing roles or the workshop, our incredible teams are passionate about making Hedin Automotive a seamless, enjoyable place to do business. We strive to create great experiences through a team that genuinely cares about our customers.