Purchase Ledger Clerk

RE People; Stonehouse; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A values-driven charity in Stonehouse is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their team full-time. The role involves managing purchase and sales ledgers, processing bank transactions, and assisting with financial reporting. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in bookkeeping and finance along with excellent attention to detail and communication skills. A salary of £28,000 plus benefits is offered. Join a supportive organization where your contributions are truly valued.

Benefits

Holiday allowance

Pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a bookkeeping or transactional finance role.
• Strong experience with purchase ledger, sales ledger, and bank reconciliations.
• Confidence communicating with non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Managing the purchase and sales ledgers, including supplier reconciliations.
• Processing and reconciling bank receipts and payments.
• Preparing bank payment runs and accounting for payroll.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Purchase ledger experience

Sales ledger experience

Bank reconciliations

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Our client, a well-established and values-driven charity, based in the Stroud, has an exciting new opportunity for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their team on a permanent, full-time basis due to continued growth and increased financial reporting requirements. Working Monday Friday 9am 5pm.

Please note; Interviews will take place the first week of January.

Experience of using a cloud based software is advantageous and this is position is fully office based.

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in a bookkeeping or transactional finance role
• Strong experience with purchase ledger, sales ledger, and bank reconciliations
• The ability to work accurately at pace and meet month-end deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail with a methodical and organised approach
• Confidence communicating with non-finance stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Managing the purchase and sales ledgers, including supplier reconciliations and monitoring outstanding invoices
• Processing and reconciling bank receipts, payments, and monthly bank accounts
• Preparing bank payment runs and accounting for payroll, expenses, and petty cash
• Supporting month-end close through accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assisting with VAT workings, Gift Aid reporting, and audit preparation

Our client is offering the successful Finance Assistant a salary in the region of £28,000 plus benefits including holiday allowance and pension. If you are a detail-driven finance professional with experience in purchase ledger, accounts receivable and bank reconciliation and wanting to work for a fantastic charity where you ll truly be valued, apply now to be considered for this opportunity and to arrange an interview.