Senior Bookkeeper - Head of Purchase Ledger

ProTalent; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing finance company in Brighton is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper & Purchase Ledger Manager to manage the purchase ledger and collaborate with the Finance Director. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in bookkeeping and Xero, and be ready to bring their finance expertise to a dynamic environment with luxury brands. This role offers a salary between £35,000 and £40,000 and opportunities for progression in a supportive company culture.

Benefits

Salary of £35,000 - £40,000 depending on experience

Fun and supportive company culture

Exposure to luxury brands

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong experience in purchase ledger and bookkeeping.
• Solid proficiency in Xero accounting software.
• Proactive attitude with problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Own the purchase ledger end-to-end and manage supplier payments.
• Perform complex reconciliations and monitor cashflow.
• Process royalty payments accurately and on time.

Skills

Purchase ledger experience

Xero skills

Proactive problem-solving

Job description

Overview

Senior Bookkeeper & Purchase Ledger Manager

An exciting and fast growing company, working with luxury brands and household names is hiring a new Senior Bookkeeper. With ambitious plans to grow massively over the next few years, they’re looking for a Senior Bookkeeper and Purchase Ledger lead to join their Brighton HQ.

This is no ordinary finance role. You’ll be surrounded by creativity (think brand-new collections, music on, a relaxed vibe) while taking ownership of the purchase ledger, complex reconciliations, cashflow, and royalty payments.

You’ll be working directly with the Finance Director, alongside another Senior Bookkeeper, and supported by their external accountants so there’s plenty of backup when you need it.

Responsibilities

• Own the purchase ledger end-to-end and manage supplier payments.
• Perform complex reconciliations and monitor cashflow.
• Process royalty payments accurately and on time.
• Collaborate with the Finance Director and external accountants to ensure financial accuracy and timely reporting.

Requirements

• Strong purchase ledger & bookkeeping experience.
• Soli Xero skills.
• Proactive, problem-solving approach.
• Background in fashion, retail, e-commerce, licensing, or digital marketing is ideal but not essential.

What’s in it for you

• Salary of £35,000 - £40,000 dependant on experience
• A fun, supportive, and flexible company culture.
• Office-based in the heart of Brighton.
• Exposure to luxury brands & world-class retailers.
• Huge progression opportunities as the business scales up.

If you’re ready to bring your finance expertise to a creative, ambitious company where no two days are the same we’d love to hear from you.