Purchase Ledger Clerk

H.R. Smith (Technical Developments) Limited; Hereford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run business in Hereford is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk to support the Accounts Department. Responsibilities include processing invoices, managing payment runs, and handling supplier queries. Candidates should have good knowledge of Microsoft Excel and a detail-oriented approach. The role offers a full-time position with various benefits, including annual holidays and company bonuses.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Free refreshments (tea and coffee)

Company social events

Opportunity for company bonuses

Long service holiday accrual scheme

Life Insurance Scheme – 3x annual salary

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel is essential.
• Previous bookkeeping experience is preferable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase invoices against orders.
• Matching purchase invoices to receipts from goods inwards.
• Assisting and managing bi-weekly payment runs.
• Dealing with supplier queries and resolving issues.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel

Ability to work accurately and methodically

High level of discretion and confidentiality

Job description

PURCHASE LEDGER CLERK – ROTHERWAS, HEREFORD

We are a family run business with over 5 decades of experience and are dedicated to finding the perfect solutions for our customers.

Currently we are looking for a Purchase Ledger Assistant to provide support to the Accounts Department.

Role Responsibilities

• Processing purchase invoices against orders.
• Matching purchase invoices to receipts from goods inwards.
• Inputting invoices onto monthly daybooks in excel.
• Assisting and managing bi‑weekly payment runs.
• Producing and sending remittances.
• Entering transactions onto ledger spreadsheets.
• Dealing with supplier queries and resolving issues over the telephone or email.

Requirements

• Previous Bookkeeping experience is preferrable but not essential, as training can be provided.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Excel is essential, and the ability to work accurately and methodically.
• High level of discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to work with complete accuracy.

Benefits

• Free onsite parking.
• Free refreshments (tea and coffee).
• Casual dress.
• Company social events.
• Opportunity for company bonuses.
• Cost of living reviews carried out annually by the Directors.
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays and your birthday off (to be taken any time in the year).
• Long service holiday accrual scheme where you gain 1 extra holiday day per year from 5‑10 years’ service up to a maximum of 26 days.
• Life Insurance Scheme – 3x annual salary.

Working Hours & Salary

• Full time position.
• Hours are based on a 40‑hour week, Monday to Friday 8.00 am to 4.30 pm with half an hour each day for lunch. No weekend, evening or bank holiday working.
• Salary commensurate with experience.
• Free internal training provided as required.
• Opportunities to progress, promote internally and up skill.
• Due to the nature of the business being a manufacturing environment, working from home arrangements are not available.

Contact

If you are interested in this role, please email your CV to [e-mail].

HR Department, HR Smith Group of Companies, Unit 416, Tarsmill Court, Rotherwas Industrial Estate, Hereford, HR2 6JZ.