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Salary: £30,000 per annum Location: Uxbridge (Hybrid Working Model) Contract: Full-time, Permanent

We are seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our Finance team based in Uxbridge, working on a hybrid basis. Reporting to the Purchase Ledger Supervisor, you will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, maintaining strong supplier relationships, and supporting efficient financial operations across the business.

This role requires a proactive, organised individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering a high level of service to internal and external stakeholders.

• Process supplier invoices accurately and within agreed payment terms, ensuring correct coding and authorisation
• Manage and resolve supplier invoice queries, keeping suppliers and internal stakeholders informed
• Escalate issues or concerns to the Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk where appropriate
• Set up new supplier accounts and maintain existing supplier records
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers
• Reconcile supplier statements monthly and request missing invoices as requiredMaintain and manage direct debit supplier accounts
• Monitor and manage multiple shared mailboxes, responding to queries in a timely manner
• Provide accurate and timely information to the wider Accounts team and business
• Assist with the annual audit process, including providing requested samples
• Work in line with agreed KPIs and company policies and procedures
• Support ad hoc finance duties as required

• Aligned with our core values: care, honesty, openness, drive and commitment
• Able to work under pressure and effectively prioritise workloads
• Highly organised and adaptable, with the ability to meet strict deadlines
• Proactive problem-solver with strong initiative
• Confident and clear communicator
• Resilient, hardworking and motivated by challenges
• A collaborative team player, willing to go above and beyond when needed

• Strong numeracy skills
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a Purchase Ledger role
• Experience working in a large, multi-site, multi-cost centre environment
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills
• Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively within a team
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs), Word and PowerPoint
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders

• PLC experience
• Coldharbour system experience
• SAP Concur experience

Please note: this job description is not exhaustive and may evolve as the role develops.