Purchase Ledger Clerk

Arcus FM Limited.; London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a motivated Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their finance team in Upminster. The role involves processing invoices, ensuring compliance, and supporting supplier payments. The successful candidate will engage in continuous improvement initiatives and have opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for professional development

Involvement in continuous improvement initiatives

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Actively studying for AAT, ACCA, CIMA, or similar.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Previous experience in purchase ledger or finance role.

Responsibilities

• Process all invoices and ensure compliance.
• Monitor task completion and prepare payment runs.
• Conduct supplier statement reconciliations.

Skills

Excel

Education

Actively studying towards an accountancy qualification (e.g. AAT, ACCA, CIMA)

Tools

SUN

INFOR

Job description

Why Join Us

Job Title: Purchase Ledger Clerk
Location: Upminster

Contract: Permanent
Salary: £27,000 - £30,000

Join Our Finance Team – Make a Real Impact
Are you passionate about process, detail-oriented, and eager to grow in your finance career? We're looking for a motivated Purchase Ledger Clerk to support our finance operations and ensure the smooth processing of supplier invoices and payments.

What You'll Be Doing

• Accurately process all invoices, ensuring compliance with internal procedures.
• Monitor task completion in line with work and task planners.
• Prepare payment runs for review in a timely manner.
• Ensure payments are fully authorised and resolve any invoice queries promptly.
• Conduct supplier statement reconciliations as per schedule.
• Generate ad-hoc reports and provide key management information as needed.
• Continuously review and enhance processes for improved efficiency.

What We're Looking For

Qualifications & IT Skills:

• Actively studying towards an accountancy qualification (e.g. AAT, ACCA, CIMA).
• Intermediate Excel skills. Experience with SUN and INFOR systems is a plus.

Experience:

• Previous experience in a purchase ledger or similar finance role.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Personal Qualities:

• A proactive approach and willingness to adapt to changing demands.
• Comfortable working under pressure and managing a varied workload.
• Flexible, detail-focused, and a keen eye for process improvement.

Why Join Us?

• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and study support
• Involvement in continuous improvement initiatives
• Competitive salary and benefits package

Requisition ID

2025-7241