Senior Bookkeeper - Head of Purchase Ledger

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

Job summary

A fast-growing company in Brighton is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper & Purchase Ledger Manager. The role involves leading the purchase ledger, managing complex reconciliations, and collaborating with finance professionals. The salary ranges from £35,000 to £40,000 based on experience, offering a supportive culture and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

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

Supportive and flexible company culture

Exposure to luxury brands

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the purchase ledger and bookkeeping activities.
• Perform complex reconciliations and manage cashflow analyses.
• Process royalty payments and related accounting tasks.
• Collaborate with the Finance Director and fellow Senior Bookkeeper.

Skills

Purchase ledger management

Bookkeeping

Problem-solving

Xero software

Job description

Overview

Senior Bookkeeper & Purchase Ledger Manager at a fast-growing company working with luxury brands. The role is based in Brighton and involves taking ownership of the purchase ledger, complex reconciliations, cashflow management, and royalty payments. You will work directly with the Finance Director, alongside another Senior Bookkeeper, and be supported by external accountants.

Responsibilities

• Lead the purchase ledger and bookkeeping activities.
• Perform complex reconciliations and manage cashflow analyses.
• Process royalty payments and related accounting tasks.
• Collaborate with the Finance Director, fellow Senior Bookkeeper, and external accountants to ensure accurate financial records.

Qualifications

• 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.