Purchase Ledger Clerk

Sierra Nevada Corporation Mission Systems UK; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 holidays

Competitive pension scheme

Tusker car scheme

Employee assistance programme Scheme

Private medical scheme

Discounts on eye tests

Life Assurance

Dental health plan

Cycle to work scheme

Sage employee benefits

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Corporation Mission Systems UK in Bristol is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk to support the day-to-day operation of the purchase ledger and wider Finance function.

You will receive, code, post supplier invoices and credit notes, match to purchase orders, maintain supplier accounts and assist with month-end close. The role requires accuracy, discretion and the ability to work collaboratively with Finance and Procurement teams.

Qualifications

• Organised and methodical work approach.
• Ability to investigate discrepancies and escalate when needed.
• Demonstrates integrity and confidentiality in handling supplier data.

Responsibilities

• Receive, check, code and post supplier invoices and credit notes accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and goods-received records, investigating price, quantity, VAT and approval discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate supplier accounts, including approved new-supplier set-up and controlled amendments to bank and contact details.
• Monitor the purchase ledger inbox and ensure invoices and supporting documents are retained in accordance with company procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve invoice processing, supplier query management and purchase-to-pay controls.
• Support the timely month-end close of the purchase ledger, including review of outstanding invoices, aged creditors and items requiring accrual.

Skills

Organised

Discrepancy investigation

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Communication

Job description

We are looking for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join us at SNC Mission Systems UK in Bristol. We providetailored mission systems integration and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) solutions for the UK Government and its allies.

Our unique strength is our mission partner approach delivered by people who have first-hand operational experience. Weunderstand the challenges, have the know-how to overcome them, and work together to succeed.Operating for over a decade, we deliver cutting-edge capabilities from open-source intelligence (OSINT) to uncrewed surface vessels and high-altitude one-way effectors that deliver true interoperability across all security levels.

It's an exciting time to join us as a Purchase Ledger Clerk as we are expanding our operations. You'll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operation of the purchase ledger and wider Finance function at SNC MS UK.

Some of your responsibilities will include...

• Receive, check, code and post supplier invoices and credit notes accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and goods-received records, investigating price, quantity, VAT and approval discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate supplier accounts, including approved new-supplier set-up and controlled amendments to bank and contact details.
• Monitor the purchase ledger inbox and ensure invoices and supporting documents are retained in accordance with company procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve invoice processing, supplier query management and purchase-to-pay controls.
• Support the timely month-end close of the purchase ledger, including review of outstanding invoices, aged creditors and items requiring accrual.

We are looking for someone who will work closely with colleagues across Finance, Procurement, Projects and the wider business to process supplier invoices and credit notes accurately, maintain complete supplier records, resolve queries and support timely, controlled payment runs. To qualify for the role, it is essential that you are...

• Organised and methodical, with the ability to prioritise a busy workload and meet regular processing and payment deadlines.
• Able to investigate discrepancies, follow issues through to resolution and **escalate appropriately**.
• Demonstrate integrity and understands the importance of confidentiality, financial controls and secure handling of supplier bank details.
• A collaborative team member who is willing to learn, adapt and contribute to improvements.

Ideally, you also have...

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail when entering and checking financial information.
• Confidence with written and verbal communication skills, with a professional approach to suppliers and colleagues.
• Previous experience in a purchase ledger, accounts payable or transactional finance role is essential.

What we offer...

• 28 holidays

• Competitive pension scheme (we contribute 10%, you contribute 5%)

• Tusker car scheme (salary sacrifice)

• Employee assistance programme Scheme via TELUS

• Private medical scheme via BUPA

• Discounts on eye tests, glasses and contact lenses

• Life Assurance

• Dental health plan (claim back money towards routine & restorative treatments)

• Cycle to work scheme

• Sage employee benefits including high street, health & wellbeing discounts

• Income protection

Please be aware that many roles at SNC MS UK are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

SNC MS UK is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals.

If you have an accessibility need, disability, condition or need any additional support that means you might require changes to the application or recruitment process (for example, you might need to submit your application in a different format), please get in touch with our Talent Team at [e-mail]. We are here to assist and accommodate your needs.