Posted: 18 June
The role
Role:
Purchase & Sales Ledger Clerk
Salary: £28,000 per annum
Location: Sheffield (Office Based)
Benefits:
Supportive team environmentTraining and development opportunitiesVaried and hands-on finance roleCompany pension schemeFree onsite parkingGlu Recruit are recruiting for a Purchase & Sales Ledger Clerk to join a busy finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take responsibility for both purchase and sales ledger activities while supporting wider finance functions.
Key Responsibilities:
Raise and process sales invoices and credit notes, ensuring accuracy across pricing, VAT, currency and customer requirements.Manage the credit control process, ensuring timely collection of outstanding debt and reducing debtor days.Post and allocate customer receipts, including multi-currency transactions.Carry out daily bank reconciliations.Process high volumes of purchase invoices, matching against purchase orders and delivery notes.Complete supplier statement reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies.Prepare and process supplier payment runs.Set up and maintain customer and supplier accounts.Respond to customer and supplier queries professionally and efficiently.Process employee expenses and petty cash reconciliations.Support month-end finance processes and reporting requirements.Ensure compliance with VAT regulations and internal financial controls.Maintain up-to-date knowledge of VAT legislation relevant to sales ledger activities.Identify process improvements and highlight potential risks within ledger functions.Support the wider finance team with ad-hoc duties and continuous improvement initiatives.Maintain confidentiality and professionalism when handling financial information.The Successful Candidate:
Previous experience within a Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger, Accounts Assistant or similar finance role.Strong understanding of transactional finance processes.Experience working with high volumes of invoices.Credit control experience would be advantageous.Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.Strong communication and relationship-building skills.Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs, SUMIFs and Pivot Tables.Experience using Sage 200 would be advantageous but is not essential.Knowledge of Tharstern software would be beneficial.Able to work independently and as part of a team.Strong organisational and time management skills.Flexible, proactive and professional approach to work.Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information appropriately.
