Are you an experienced Purchase Ledger professional looking for your next step up? Our client is looking for a Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk to take the lead in a busy finance department based in Ashbourne.
Youll be at the heart of the purchase ledger functions, supporting and guiding a small team while ensuring invoices are processed, suppliers are paid on time, and systems run smoothly.
What youll be doing:
Lead and motivate a small team to ensure all purchase invoices are processed accurately and on time
Monitor team performance against KPIs and provide guidance where needed
Review incoming invoices, resolve any discrepancies, and ensure prompt entry into the accounting system
Manage invoice approval processes, ensuring payments are made to suppliers within agreed timescales
Handle supplier queries and liaise with approvers to resolve issues efficiently
Reconcile supplier statements to ensure all invoices are accounted for
Prepare and process weekly and ad-hoc payment runs, including submission to electronic banking systems
Support process improvements to build a right first time culture within the finance function
Carry out further ad hoc duties as and when necessary
What were looking for:
Ideally 3 years experience within a busy purchase ledger role
Confident using accounting systems as well as competency with Excel
Previous experience supervising or guiding a small team
Strong organisational skills
Excellent communication skills
Positive can do attitude
Benefits and hours:
Salary up to £30,000 depending on experience
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
37.5 hour working week (8:45am - 5:15pm)
Open discussion of hybrid working on completion of probation
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