Sales and Purchase Ledger Clerk

Andy File Associates Ltd; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk for a permanent position in Chesterfield. The role involves maintaining financial records, supporting the finance team, and ensuring smooth business operations. Ideal candidates should have AAT qualifications and prior experience in finance roles.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a Purchase Ledger or Finance Assistant role required.
• Good working knowledge of accounting software necessary.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate purchase and sales ledgers.
• Post supplier invoices and resolve related queries.
• Perform daily bank reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

XERO accounting software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Andy File Associates Ltd is acting as a recruitment agency on behalf of our client to recruit a Purchase Ledger Clerk for a permanent position based in Chesterfield

Job Description:

As a Purchase Ledger Clerk, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting the finance team, and assisting in the smooth running of day–to–day business operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate and up–to–date purchase and sales ledgers
• Post supplier invoices and promptly resolve any related queries
• Reconcile supplier statements
• Process sales invoices and manage the sales order backlog
• Carry out credit control duties
• Process bi–monthly direct debit runs
• Perform daily bank reconciliations
• Answer telephone calls and handle general enquiries
• Carry out general administrative duties, including filing and managing post
• Provide ad–hoc support to ensure the smooth running of the finance department
• Using mainly an internal CRM system along with XERO accounting software

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a similar Purchase Ledger or Finance Assistant role
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Good working knowledge of accounting software and Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• AAT qualified
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Benefits & Details

Location: Chesterfield, Derbyshire
Salary: up to GBP30,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

• 37.5 hours per week
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Career development opportunities