Taylor Stevenson is delighted to be partnering with a well-established specialist within the automotive industry, who are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their friendly and dynamic finance team.
This is an office-based role, ideal for someone looking to develop their career in finance and gain valuable, hands-on experience within a supportive and fast-paced environment.
As Purchase Ledger Clerk, you will play a key role in supporting the finance function, ensuring supplier accounts are accurately maintained and financial obligations are processed efficiently and on time. We are looking for a reliable, detail-oriented team player who takes pride in maintaining high standards and contributing to a smooth-running finance department.
Key Responsibilities
Process and post multi-currency supplier invoices with a high level of accuracy, ensuring correct coding, exchange rate application and VAT compliance.
Support the preparation of regular BACS and TT payment runs, ensuring supplier payment terms are adhered to.
Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies to maintain clean and accurate ledgers.
Carry out weekly stock reconciliations, resolving any variances promptly.
Code credit card transactions and staff expenses, proactively chasing outstanding submissions to meet month-end deadlines.
Maintain and update daily sales figures, providing management with clear and accurate insight into business performance.
Provide cover and support for the Credit Control function to ensure continuity of service when required.
Person Specification
Exceptional attention to detail with a high level of numerical accuracy.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Highly organised and methodical, with the ability to manage changing priorities.
A proactive and collaborative team player, willing to support across the finance department.
Dependable and deadline-driven, with a commitment to maintaining high professional standards.
Skills & Experience
Minimum of 2 years' experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role, with a solid understanding of end-to-end finance processes.
Previous experience in sales ledger or credit control would be advantageous.
Confident using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
Experience working with accountancy or finance software.
Working Hours & Package
Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 17:30
Salary: Dependent on experience
22 days annual leave plus statutory holidays
Please Note
Month-End Flexibility: A fair rota system is in place for additional hours at month-end, with all extra time given back in lieu.
Employee Benefits
Auto-enrolment pension scheme
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Employee Assistance Programme
Attendance benefit scheme
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