Purchase Ledger Clerk

Confidential; Newark and Sherwood; Ibrido; GBP 24.000 - 30.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Hybrid working

Descrizione del lavoro

SF Partners is recruiting a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join their Newark-based finance team. You will manage multiple ledgers across a portfolio of UK sites, processing invoices from PO to payment, and coordinating with Site Managers to ensure accurate purchase orders and timely supplier payments.

The role requires experience in a busy purchase ledger, strong Sage 50 skills, and the ability to work in a hybrid setup with two office days per week. Immediate start considered.

Competenze

• Previous experience in a busy purchase ledger/accounts payable role.
• Confident using Sage 50 or a similar accounting system.
• Strong understanding of the full purchase ledger process from PO to payment.
• Ability to manage multiple ledgers and high volumes of work.
• Proactive, methodical and able to work independently within a team.

Mansioni

• Process high volumes of purchase invoices accurately using Sage 50.
• Own portfolio of UK sites; manage the purchase ledger from PO to payment.
• Manage supplier accounts; review aged creditor reports and resolve queries.
• Prepare and raise payment runs at mid-month and month-end.
• Complete bank reconciliations and monitor company accounts.
• Collaborate with Site Managers to confirm receipt of goods and maintain PO system.

Conoscenze

Purchase ledger experience

Accounts payable processes

Attention to detail

Strumenti

Sage 50

Descrizione del lavoro

Purchase Ledger Assistant

Location: Newark
Contract: Fixed-term contract - approximately 9 months
Working arrangements: Hybrid working - 2 days in the office
SF Partners are recruiting for an experienced Purchase Ledger Assistant to join a long-standing business based in Newark.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied, fast-paced purchase ledger role, with responsibility for managing their own portfolio of sites and overseeing the process from purchase order through to payment.
Working as part of an established finance team, you will take ownership of multiple ledgers, build strong relationships with Site Managers and ensure the smooth running of the purchase ledger function.

The role will include:

• Processing high volumes of purchase invoices accurately using Sage 50.
• Taking ownership of your own portfolio of UK sites, managing the purchase ledger from purchase order through to payment.
• Managing supplier accounts, reviewing aged creditor reports and proactively resolving outstanding queries.
• Preparing and raising payment runs at mid-month and month-end.
• Completing bank reconciliations and monitoring company accounts.
• Working closely with Site Managers to confirm receipt of goods and maintain an accurate, up-to-date purchase order system.
• Building relationships with internal stakeholders and handling supplier and internal queries.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting month-end and year-end activities.
• Supporting the wider finance team with reporting, reconciliations and general accounts administration.

About you:

• Previous experience in a busy purchase ledger/accounts payable role is essential.
• Confident using Sage 50 or a similar accounting system.
• Good understanding of the full purchase ledger process, including purchase orders, invoice processing, supplier reconciliations and payment runs.
• Comfortable managing multiple ledgers and handling high volumes of work.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise and manage your own workload.
• Confident building relationships and communicating with suppliers, Site Managers and wider internal teams.
• Proactive, methodical and able to work independently, whilst contributing to a busy team environment.

This role would suit an experienced Purchase Ledger Assistant who enjoys having responsibility, can hit the ground running and is confident managing a varied workload across multiple sites. An immediate or short-notice start would be advantageous, with the opportunity to join ahead of the current postholder's maternity leave.