Purchase Ledger Clerk - Rackheath - 40 hours

Angling Direct; Rackheath; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fishing tackle retailer in the UK seeks a detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Clerk to enhance its finance team. The role entails managing the purchase ledger process, ensuring accuracy in supplier payments, and fostering relationships with suppliers and internal teams. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication and organizational skills, proficiency in financial software, and experience in high-volume purchase ledger environments. This position is crucial for supporting the company's finance operations and contributing to its growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing purchase ledger processes.
• Ability to prioritize workload efficiently.
• Proficiency in financial software and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Matching, checking, and coding invoices.
• Investigating discrepancies with purchasing and suppliers.
• Setting up and maintaining supplier accounts.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Strong team player with a flexible, proactive approach

Self-disciplined, organised, and efficient

Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office

Knowledge of financial software systems

Previous experience in high-volume purchase ledger

Demonstrable bookkeeping experience

Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines

Job description

Are you looking to join a dynamic team that is at the forefront of the angling industry? Angling Direct, the UK's leading fishing tackle retailer, is expanding and we want you to be part of the journey!

We are looking for a detail-orientated and proactive Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our finance team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing the purchase ledger process, from invoice receipt through to reconciliation. You will play a key part in ensuring accuracy and efficiency across supplier payments, while building and maintaining strong relationships with colleagues and external partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Matching, checking, and coding invoices
• Investigating and resolving quantity and price discrepancies with purchasing, goods-in, stores, and suppliers
• Setting up new supplier accounts and maintaining existing account details
• Reconciling supplier statements
• Filing and maintaining invoice records
• Carrying out accurate and timely data entry
• Acting as the first point of contact for all purchase ledger enquiries
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams
• Reviewing and improving systems and processes where necessary

Required Skills & Experience

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong team player with a flexible, proactive approach
• Self-disciplined, organised, and efficient, with the ability to prioritise workload
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office packages
• Knowledge of financial software systemsPrevious experience in a high-volume purchase ledger environment
• Demonstrable bookkeeping experience
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines