Purchase Ledger Clerk

Kingdom People; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing electronics manufacturing company in Waterlooville is seeking a Purchase/Sales Ledger Clerk to join their finance team. The role involves maintaining accurate financial records for accounts payable and receivable, ensuring efficient operations, and offering opportunities for progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for progression and further training

Free on-site parking

Temp to perm position

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar finance/accounts role.
• Strong knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping.
• Ability to manage workload independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and match with purchase orders.
• Raise and issue sales invoices in a timely manner.
• Chase overdue payments and manage credit control processes.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Excel

Tools

Sage

Xero

Job description

Our client are a fast-growing electronics manufacturing company based in Waterlooville, known for delivering high-quality, precision-engineered solutions across a variety of industries. Due to continued expansion, they're looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Purchase/Sales Ledger Clerk to join their friendly finance team.

As a Purchase/Sales Ledger Clerk, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records of both accounts payable and receivable, ensuring smooth and efficient financial operations across the business.

Purchase Ledger:

• Process supplier invoices and match with purchase orders

• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies

• Prepare payment runs and maintain accurate purchase ledger records

Sales Ledger:

• Raise and issue sales invoices in a timely manner

• Allocate incoming payments and reconcile customer accounts

• Chase overdue payments and manage credit control processes

What we're looking for

• Proven experience in a similar finance/accounts role

• Strong knowledge of double-entry bookkeeping

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Confident using Excel and accounting software (e.g. Sage, Xero, or similar)

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal

• Ability to manage workload independently and meet deadlines

What They Offer:

• Competitive salary based on expeirence.

• A supportive team environment in a growing business

• Opportunities for progression and further training

• Free on-site parking

• Temp to perm position