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.
You’ll 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 you’ll 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 we’re 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