Purchase Ledger Clerk — Precision in Invoicing

Brink's; Crickhowell; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Brink’s is seeking a detail-oriented Ledger Clerk to join our finance team in the United Kingdom. In this full-time role, you’ll manage purchase and sales ledgers, process invoices, and support month-end activities with accuracy and integrity.

Reporting to the Ledger Supervisor, you’ll help drive continuous improvement, learn ERP tools like Sage X3, and collaborate across departments to resolve discrepancies and ensure robust financial controls.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, accounts payable/receivable or ledger environments.
• Excellent Excel skills and high accuracy.
• Strong numerical ability and attention to detail.
• Organised and methodical approach; able to prioritise.
• Self-motivated with proactive attitude.
• Flexible and collaborative team player.
• Desirable experience with Sage X3 ERP.
• Knowledge of Word and Outlook.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Purchase & Sales Ledger Processing supplier and customer invoices accurately and efficiently
• 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
• Payments & Collections 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 alongside internal teams to resolve disputes and outstanding balances
• Month-End Support 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
• Continuous Improvement Identifying opportunities to improve and automate processes
• Supporting finance projects and ad-hoc analysis
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to enhance efficiency across the ledger function

Skills

Excel skills

Accuracy and attention to detail

Numerical skills

Organised and methodical

Self-motivated

Flexible and proactive

Analytical and problem-solving

Tools

Sage X3 ERP

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Brink’s is seeking a detail-oriented Ledger Clerk to join our finance team in the United Kingdom. In this full-time role, you’ll manage purchase and sales ledgers, process invoices, and support month-end activities with accuracy and integrity.

Reporting to the Ledger Supervisor, you’ll help drive continuous improvement, learn ERP tools like Sage X3, and collaborate across departments to resolve discrepancies and ensure robust financial controls.