Purchase Ledger Clerk
| Posting date: | 06 February 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £27,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £27,000 plus bonus |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 February 2025 |
| Location: | Preston, Lancashire, pr1 3nu |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4656791_1738861189 |
Summary
Your new company
Become a vital member of a vibrant and highly professional finance team in Preston, where your contributions will be essential to the success of the finance function. This role presents an exceptional opportunity to thrive in a nurturing and collaborative environment that prioritises efficiency, precision, and continuous improvement. Reporting to the Finance Director, you will support a thriving business with a current turnover of £15M.
Your new role
As a Purchase Ledger Clerk, you will be responsible for providing a professional and efficient service to the finance function. Your duties will include verifying, posting, and processing a large volume of supplier invoices, debit notes, and credit notes. You will generate coding, verify and reconcile statements, and handle all purchase enquiries. Additionally, you will complete daily, weekly, and end-of-month procedures, maintaining the integrity of accounts payable on a timely basis. You will also support the wider finance team and business in all payable-related issues.
What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will need full working knowledge and experience of accounts payable principles. You should be educated to GCSE level in Maths and English (Grade 4 / C or above). Experience with MS Excel is advantageous, and knowledge of using SAGE 200 is desirable but not essential. You should be enthusiastic, approachable, and possess a can-do attitude. The ability to challenge current processes and consider more efficient ways of operating across the department and wider business is also important.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will be offered a competitive salary and the chance to work for a supportive and professional team. This role will provide you with valuable experience in a crucial finance position, allowing you to further develop your skills. Additionally, you will benefit from excellent opportunities for career progression within the finance sector, along with study support to aid your professional growth.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk