Purchase Ledger Clerk

Jago Consultants; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector is seeking an enthusiastic Accounts Administrator in Portsmouth. The role involves processing supplier invoices and supporting the finance team with various accounting tasks. Ideal candidates will possess strong attention to detail, communication skills, and relevant experience. The position offers competitive pay aligned with experience and numerous benefits including holiday allowances.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role required.
• Ability to prioritize own workload and follow procedures.
• Must be calm under pressure and have good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Accounts Manager by processing and reconciling supplier invoices.
• Ensure supplier bank details are verified and procedures followed.
• Assist with petty cash and monthly supplier payment runs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication

Proactivity

Good IT skills

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

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I am working with an Automotive client in the Portsmouth area who have a fantastic opportunity for an Accounts Administrator / Purchase Ledger / Accounts Assistant. We are looking for a candidate with enthusiasm and a dynamic personality who will share our energy and passion and contribute to our ongoing success.

You will be responsible for supporting the Head Office Accounts Manager to ensure financial controls are maintained through effective processing and reconciling of high volumes of supplier invoices.

• Ensuring invoices are correctly processed

• Processing invoices onto the Purchase Ledger Dynamics system

• Liaise with relevant department and supplier on discrepancies

• Ensuring bank details for suppliers are verified and updated

• Ensuring procedures for new supplier account creation are followed

• Monthly supplier payment runs

• Petty Cash

• Assist with Sales Ledger

• Assist with Credit Control

• Posting sales remittances

• Maintain stationery supplies

• Assist with staff inductions

• H&S and Compliance filing

In addition the ideal candidate will:

• Excellent attention to detail

• Able to stay calm under pressure

• Ability to prioritise own work load

• Ability to follow instructions/procedures

• Good IT skills including Excel, Word and Outlook

You must have proven experience in a similar role. You need to be pro-active, take pride in what you do, have excellent communication skills and problem solving.

Salary Range: circa £27,000 to £28,000 depending on experience.

Basic Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 5.30 pm with ½ an hour unpaid lunch.

Note: Late finish last working day of the month to ensure all month end procedures are complete

Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays – increase with time served.