Purchase Ledger Clerk

On Event Production Co.; North West Leicestershire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading event production company in the UK is seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their accounts team. The role focuses on processing purchase invoices, reconciling supplier statements, and maintaining accurate records. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in purchase ledger roles, excellent attention to detail, and proficiency in Sage software. The position offers a salary between £25,500 and £27,000, along with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Company bonus scheme

Training & progression opportunities

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a purchase ledger role is essential.
• A passion for numbers, accuracy, and efficiency.
• Responsible, assertive, approachable, adaptable, honest.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices and ensure they are accurately recorded.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with the preparation of payment runs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Sage accounting software

Time management

Tools

Sage

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About Us

On Event Production Co is a leading technical, live event production company based in the East Midlands. We provide creative, technical solutions for conferences, awards, fashion shows, and product launch events to a wide range of blue‑chip clients and their agencies.

The Role

On Event Production Co. has an exciting opportunity for an experienced, and adaptable individual to join our team as a Purchase Ledger Clerk.

We are seeking a detail‑oriented and motivated individual to join our accounts team. The primary focus of this role will be on purchase ledger processing and will involve other accounts administration. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to contribute to a vital function within our organisation.

The successful candidate will have a strong track record of experience in a purchase ledger role.

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices and ensure they are accurately recorded.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies.
• Assist with the preparation of payment runs.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date records of all transactions.
• Communicate with suppliers and members of the team to resolve any invoice queries.
• Process employee credit card receipts and ensure they are accurately recorded.
• Support the finance team with other accounts tasks as required.

Skills and Qualifications

• Previous experience in a purchase ledger role is essential.
• A passion for numbers, accuracy and efficiency.
• Strong attention to detail and procedures.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Sage accounting software and MS Office applications, especially Excel.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Responsible, assertive, approachable, adaptable, honest, tactful, and diplomatic.

Employee Benefits

• Salary: £25,500 - £27,000 (Subject to experience)
• Overtime opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• Company bonus scheme
• Training & progression opportunities.

As an equal opportunities employer, On Event Production Co. is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join our team.

Please note, the successful applicant will be asked to provide 2 references and complete a basic DBS check.