Purchase Ledger Clerk: Drive Accuracy & Process Improvement

Brinks; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Brinks is seeking a detail-oriented Ledger Clerk to join our Finance Department. This full-time role supports accurate ledger processing, invoicing and month-end activities in a fast-paced environment.

Reporting to the Ledger Supervisor, you will manage purchase and sales ledgers, process invoices, reconcile statements and provide assistive analysis to drive continuous improvement and stronger internal controls.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a finance, accounts payable, accounts receivable or ledger environment.
• Strong Excel skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent numerical skills.
• Organised and methodical approach to work.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritise workloads.
• Flexible and proactive attitude.
• Desirable: Experience using Sage X3 or similar ERP systems.
• Desirable: Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook.
• Desirable: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day management of ledger activities including processing supplier and customer invoices.
• Raising sales invoices across multiple income streams.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies.
• Processing credit notes and maintaining accurate supporting records.
• Ensuring all ledger transactions comply with internal controls and procedures.
• Allocating customer receipts and supplier payments.
• Processing weekly BACS runs and ad-hoc payment requests.
• Managing monthly direct debit collections.
• Producing customer statements and supporting debt collection activities.
• Working with internal teams to resolve disputes and outstanding balances.
• Reviewing aged debtors and creditors.
• Preparing accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintaining accurate records and audit evidence.
• Supporting month-end reporting and financial controls.
• Identifying opportunities to improve and automate processes.
• Supporting finance projects and ad-hoc analysis.
• Collaborating with colleagues to enhance efficiency across the ledger function.

Skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Prioritising workloads

Self-motivation

Flexible and proactive attitude

Tools

Excel

Sage X3

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Brinks is seeking a detail-oriented Ledger Clerk to join our Finance Department. This full-time role supports accurate ledger processing, invoicing and month-end activities in a fast-paced environment.

Reporting to the Ledger Supervisor, you will manage purchase and sales ledgers, process invoices, reconcile statements and provide assistive analysis to drive continuous improvement and stronger internal controls.