Purchase Ledger Clerk
Location: Basildon, Essex
Hours: 6-month maternity cover, 25 hours per week (MondayFriday, office-based)
Salary: £16,045.27 per annum
Our Mission
We are a well-established UK-based importer and distributor of everyday value products, with over 50 years of trading history. Our mission is to source and supply products at the price and quality the market demands, delivering them to customers with speed, efficiency, and accuracy.
About the Role
We are seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our finance team on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous experience in accounts or purchase ledger who enjoys working in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment.
You'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of our supplier payments process, from logging invoices and reconciling statements to managing foreign payments and handling queries. Working closely with the Accounts team, youll help maintain accurate financial records and support the business in meeting its operational goals.
Understanding the Finance Department
The Finance team is responsible for maintaining accurate financial data and ensuring timely payments to suppliers. It focuses on:
Invoice processing and coding
Supplier statement reconciliation
Foreign and domestic payment runs
Bank postings and cash book management
Query resolution and month-end accuracy
Key Responsibilities
Log all supplier invoices onto the accounting system and circulate for approval using correct codes
Process foreign payments daily and prepare weekly BACS runs for UK suppliers
Check and reconcile supplier statements
Maintain up-to-date cash books and post payments in GBP, USD, and EUR
Respond promptly and professionally to supplier queries
Assist the Accounts team with ad-hoc tasks
Ensure the purchase ledger is accurate and up to date at month end
Skill Set
Previous experience in purchase ledger or a similar finance role
Strong computer skills, including MS Excel
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
Good interpersonal and communication skills