Purchase Ledger Specialist - Precise AP & Payments

Reed; Alwalton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed in the United Kingdom is looking for an organised Accounts Payable Clerk to support our finance function. You will maintain purchase ledger records, manage supplier accounts and uphold financial controls.

The role involves processing invoices and payments, reconciling statements, and liaising with internal teams and suppliers to resolve queries, ensuring timely settlements. We value detail-orientated professionals with strong Excel skills and experience with finance systems, who can

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger, or Finance Administration role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Experience using finance or accounting systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain purchase ledger accounts to a consistently high standard, ensuring records are accurate and up to date.
• Regularly review supplier accounts and resolve outstanding items in a timely manner.
• Process supplier invoices and credit notes accurately and efficiently.
• Reconcile intercompany invoices and credit notes where applicable.
• Allocate invoices and credit notes to the correct nominal ledger accounts or stock records.
• Download and allocate bank statements on a daily basis.
• Investigate and resolve unallocated cash by obtaining remittances and supporting documentation.
• Process daily ad hoc payment requests, ensuring all required documentation and approvals are in place.
• Prepare and complete monthly supplier payment runs and expense payments.
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations on a monthly and ad hoc basis.
• Produce month-end purchase ledger reports and support month-end activities.
• Ensure compliance with accounting procedures, controls, and approval processes.
• Support the integrity and accuracy of financial records.
• Liaise with colleagues and stakeholders to resolve invoice, payment, and coding queries.
• Work collaboratively with suppliers to address outstanding issues and maintain positive working relationships.
• Support the wider finance team as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Organisation skills

Excel

Finance systems experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Reed in the United Kingdom is looking for an organised Accounts Payable Clerk to support our finance function. You will maintain purchase ledger records, manage supplier accounts and uphold financial controls.

The role involves processing invoices and payments, reconciling statements, and liaising with internal teams and suppliers to resolve queries, ensuring timely settlements. We value detail-orientated professionals with strong Excel skills and experience with finance systems, who can