Purchase Ledger Clerk

Arcus Solutions; London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a motivated Purchase Ledger Clerk to support finance operations in Upminster. This permanent role involves processing invoices, managing payments, and enhancing processes that impact efficiency. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented with a proactive approach and ambitions for career growth.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for professional development

Involvement in continuous improvement initiatives

Competitive salary and benefits package

Qualifications

• Actively studying towards an accountancy qualification.
• Intermediate Excel skills required.
• Experience with SUN and INFOR systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process invoices and ensure compliance.
• Monitor task completion and prepare payment runs.
• Conduct supplier statement reconciliations as scheduled.

Skills

Excel

Education

Studying towards AAT, ACCA, CIMA

Tools

SUN

INFOR

Job description

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.

• 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.

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