Purchase Ledger Clerk

Fletchers Group; Sefton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Fletchers Group is seeking a diligent Purchase Ledger Clerk for their Accounts Team in Southport. This role involves crucial financial tasks such as processing invoices and conducting credit control in a supportive workplace that promotes work-life balance and employee progression.

Benefits

35 days holiday per year

Bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Life Assurance Policy

Medicash policy

Company sick pay

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity schemes

Flexible working environment

Social events

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Lookup and Match formulas in Excel is essential.
• Strong attention to detail and a mathematical background required.
• Effective communication skills are necessary for team interactions.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase ledger invoices and payments.
• Conduct credit control activities and complete bank reconciliations.
• Handle team member expenses and perform other finance-related duties.

Skills

Attention to detail

Mathematical ability

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

Role: Purchase Ledger Clerk

Location- Southport

Fletchers Solicitors is seeking a dedicated Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our dynamic Accounts Team. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment, where you’ll be responsible for a variety of essential finance tasks supporting the wider business.

In return Fletchers can offer:

• 35 hours working week
• Bonus scheme (subject to targets being met)
• 35 days holiday a year including bank holidays and Christmas Closure, you also have an option to purchase up to 3 extra days’ holiday per year, until you long service award the 3 days after your 5th, 7th, and 9th full year of employment
• Pension scheme with tax-efficient salary sacrifice option
• Life Assurance Policy
• Medicash policy to cover some dental, optical and other medical expenses
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and IVF schemes
• Flexible, agile working environment with a positive work-life balance
• Varied calendar of funded company social events (check out Fletchers Group on LinkedIn)
• Monthly voucher awardsfor winning nominees

Main Responsibilities:

• Process purchase ledger invoices and payments
• Process sales ledger invoices and receipts
• Handle weekly team member expenses and gift voucher orders
• Conduct credit control activities
• Complete bank reconciliations
• Perform other finance and accounts administrative duties as required

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong mathematical ability
• Proficiency with Excel, including Lookup and Match formulas
• Clear and effective communication skills

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Experience working with a case management

We reserve the right to close this role before the date specified depending on the calibre and volume of candidates.

About Fletchers Solicitors:

Fletchers is a growing law firm specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence law, with excellent rankings with both the Legal 500 and Chambers & Partners. Following several acquisitions, we have transformed into the Fletchers Group, with ambitious plans for further expansion. Situated in the North-West of the UK, our offices are located in Manchester, Liverpool, Southport, Leeds, Bolton, and Cambridge. Many of our colleagues enjoy the flexibility of hybrid work arrangements. We offer a great work-life balance, attractive benefits, apprenticeship or training contract opportunities, and avenues for internal progression. Currently, approximately 10% of our colleagues participate in apprenticeships or training contracts, marking a milestone for us as we continue to improve our Learning & Development programs. Our culture is nurturing, designed to assist you in achieving your aspirations. Additionally, we have our Associate and Partner programs for senior lawyers and established the Fletchers Foundation to support those who have suffered injuries.

Fletchers Group is an inclusive employer with a diverse workforce, which is why we welcome applications from all diversity groups and backgrounds. We’re committed to providing a culture and environment where everyone can thrive. Fletchers understand and celebrating that no colleague is the same. We’re proud of our work on the Disability Confident scheme, and we are signing up to other diversity standards to reflect our ethos.