Purchase Ledger Clerk

Wessex Garages; Newport; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Exclusive employee schemes

Wellbeing support

Eye tests & flu vouchers

Job summary

Wessex Garages in Newport is seeking a dedicated Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our friendly accounts team. You will manage the purchase ledger from PO handling to invoice processing and reconciliations, ensuring accurate supplier data and timely payments.

Reporting to the Purchase Ledger Supervisor, you will help maintain robust processes, build supplier relationships, and contribute to the business’s financial stability.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong team player.
• Self-motivated, organised, flexible and proactive.
• Proficient in Excel and Office packages.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Match, code, and verify invoices accurately.
• Process staff expenses in a timely manner.
• Set up and maintain supplier accounts, ensuring data is up to date.
• Reconcile supplier statements to maintain accuracy.
• Organise and file invoices efficiently.
• Input data with precision and attention to detail.
• Act as the first point of contact for purchase ledger queries.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers.
• Continuously review systems and processes, identifying opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Organised

Proactive

Excel

Microsoft Office

Deadline-driven

Tools

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

At Wessex Garages, we’ve been putting customers first and delivering excellence in automotive retail for over 35 years. With dealerships across South Wales and the South West of England, we proudly represent leading manufacturers including Nissan, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda, GWM and Mitsubishi. For these leading brands we supply new and used cars and vans, deliver after sales support and champion the Motability Scheme.

We’re proud to offer our customers and colleagues an experience built on Knowledge, Value, Transparency, and Trust — values that are at the heart of everything we do.

About The Role

We are looking for a dedicated and detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our friendly and supportive accounts team. Reporting to the Purchase Ledger Supervisor, you will play a key role in managing the purchase ledger process, from handling purchase orders to processing invoices and reconciliations. The Purchase ledger function provides an indispensable service to the accounts team, underpinning the wider financial stability of the business through their robust processes and systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately match, check, and code invoices
• Process staff expenses in a timely manner
• Set up and maintain supplier accounts, ensuring all details are up to date
• Reconcile supplier statements to maintain accuracy and transparency
• Organise and file invoices efficiently
• Input data with precision and attention to detail
• Act as the first point of contact for purchase ledger queries
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers
• Continuously review systems and processes, identifying opportunities for improvement

What We’re Looking For

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A strong team player with a collaborative approach
• Self-motivated, organised, flexible and proactive
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office packages
• Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines

Key Information

• Working pattern: 37.5 hours/wk, Mon - Fri 8am – 4pm
• Salary: Competitive

Why join Wessex Garages?

Benefits

We’re committed to supporting our people with a range of benefits designed to promote wellbeing, reward loyalty, and enhance your overall experience at work:

• Holiday Allowance – Enjoy 22 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with extra days added the longer you stay with us.
• Pension Scheme – We contribute to your future with company-backed pension support.
• Exclusive Employee Schemes – Take advantage of our discounted car purchase programme and Cycle to Work scheme after completing your probation.
• Wellbeing Support – Your wellbeing matters to us. Employees can access confidential support, guidance and resources covering mental health, wellbeing and life's challenges.
• Health Benefits – We provide complimentary eye tests and flu vaccination vouchers to help you stay healthy year-round.

Please Note

• Driving licence checks will be carried out during the recruitment process.
• We are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.
• Candidates must have the right to work in the UK, and this will be verified as part of the recruitment process.

Reference VAN0636