Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Sales and Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing both the sales and purchase ledgers, ensuring accurate financial records, timely processing of invoices and payments, and maintaining strong relationships with customers and suppliers. This role requires previous ledger experience and the ability to work independently while supporting wider finance operations.
Salary: £27,500 per annum (full-time equivalent), pro rata for a 4-day working week.
Work hours expected to be: Mon - Thurs 8.30am - 5pm
Key Responsibilities
Purchase Ledger
- Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
- Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes.
- Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and supplier queries.
- Prepare and process weekly and monthly payment runs.
- Reconcile supplier statements and ensure all accounts are up to date.
- Maintain supplier account records and monitor outstanding balances.
- Assist with month-end accruals and ledger close processes.
Sales Ledger
- Raise and issue customer invoices in accordance with company procedures.
- Process and allocate customer receipts and payments.
- Monitor customer accounts and proactively follow up on overdue invoices.
- Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies.
- Support credit control activities to improve cash collection and reduce aged debt.
- Prepare sales ledger reports for management review.
General Finance Duties
- Monthly balance sheet and ledger reconciliations.
- Assist with month-end and year-end reporting requirements.
- Support cash flow management by monitoring incoming and outgoing payments.
- Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
- Assist with audit preparation and provide supporting documentation when required.
- Provide support to the wider finance team as needed.
Skills and Experience
- Minimum 2–3 years' experience in a sales ledger, purchase ledger, or accounts assistant role.
- Good working knowledge of accounting procedures and financial controls.
- Strong understanding of reconciliations and ledger management.
- Experience using accounting software (Sage 50 preferred)
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the use of formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
- Attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
Qualifications
- AAT Level 3 or equivalent accounting qualification preferred
- Relevant finance and accounting experience essential.
Personal Attributes
- Highly organised and able to prioritise workload effectively.
- Professional and confident communicator.
- Able to work independently and as part of a team.
- Proactive with a problem-solving mindset.
- Committed to maintaining confidentiality and accuracy in financial records.
Pay: £27,500.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person
