Company Overview
Workwear Uniform Group Ltd (WWUGL) is a leader in the sourcing, design, manufacture and distribution of technical workwear, PPE and bespoke corporate uniforms.
Boasting £50m annual turnover and an international reach, the Group comprises multiple brands who each excel in a distinct part of the workwear lifecycle. This enables us to offer cradle-to-grave solutions to household brands spanning construction, healthcare, rail, logistics, banking, retail, tourism and more.
You'll play a central role in driving the growth of two of the Group’s key brands: Direct Corporate Clothing (off-the-shelf PPE and workwear contract specialists) and Incorporatewear (bespoke corporate uniform specialists).
You’ll also help establish WWUGL as a renowned brand in and of itself.
Clothing, established in 1999, is a reputable organisation specializing in the management and supply of Corporatewear, Workwear, Footwear, and Personal Protective Equipment. We are committed to providing quality products and excellent service to our clients.
Summary
As an Accounts Clerk, you will support the Finance Department in the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, maintenance of accounting records, and administration of supplier accounts. The role requires a meticulous and methodical approach, ensuring that purchase ledger, treasury, and banking activities are completed efficiently and in accordance with company procedures. You will play a key role in supporting cash management, supplier payments, bank reconciliations, and general finance administration.
Responsibilities
The role is diverse and involves supporting all aspects of the finance function, including but not limited to:
· Processing purchase invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
· Matching supplier invoices to relevant Goods Received Notes (GRNs), ensuring all information is accurate and raising queries where discrepancies arise.
· Investigating and resolving supplier account queries, liaising with internal departments and external suppliers as required.
· Assisting with weekly and monthly supplier payment runs.
· Posting supplier payments, refunds, and other purchase ledger transactions.
· Performing regular supplier statement reconciliations to ensure the accuracy of outstanding liabilities.
· Maintaining supplier records, including setting up new supplier accounts and updating existing account information.
· Processing employee expense claims in accordance with company policies.
· Assisting with treasury activities, including monitoring cash balances and supporting daily cash management processes.
· Processing and recording banking transactions, including receipts, payments, transfers, and direct debits.
· Preparing and completing daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations.
· Investigating and resolving banking discrepancies and unreconciled transactions.
· Assisting with the preparation of cash flow information and treasury reports.
· Supporting month-end and year-end finance procedures.
· Providing information and documentation required for internal and external audits.
· Maintaining accurate financial records and filing systems.
· Supporting the wider finance team with ad-hoc administrative and accounting tasks as required
KPI's
· Accurate and timely processing of purchase ledger transactions.
· Completion of supplier payments within agreed deadlines.
· Timely resolution of supplier and banking queries.
· Accurate bank reconciliations completed within reporting deadlines.
· Maintenance of accurate supplier and financial records.
Compliance with company financial controls and procedures.
Experience Required
· Minimum 2 years' experience in a finance, accounts payable, accounts clerk, or similar accounting role.
· Working knowledge of ERP accounting software.
· Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Navision is desirable.
· Experience processing purchase ledger transactions and supplier reconciliations.
· Experience with banking transactions and bank reconciliations is desirable.
· Exposure to treasury or cash management activities would be advantageous.
· Experience dealing with international suppliers is beneficial.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
· Numerate, accurate, and able to meet deadlines.
· Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
· Ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple tasks effectively.
· Proactive and flexible approach to work within a busy finance environment.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
· Good computer literacy with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
· Advanced Excel skills are advantageous.
· Confident and professional telephone manner.
Minimum Education Requirements:
GCSE Maths and English at Grade C
Good level of spoken and written English
This is an onsite role
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Oldbury B69 3ES: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Accounts: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
