Purchase Ledger Clerk

Summary: 25 hours per week As a Purchase Ledger Clerk, you will report directly to the Finance Manager, playing an essential role in the company’s financial operations. This role involves working closely with various departments and managers to ensure efficient financial processes and maintain strong working relationships. As a valued partner in the company, you won’t just be an employee but, you’ll be part of a team that shares in both the responsibilities and the rewards of success. The company thrives on a strong team ethic, where collaboration, initiative, and personal development are highly encouraged. You will be part of a collaborative and supportive team, with opportunities for professional growth and development as the business continues to expand. The company also promotes a healthy work-life balance, providing the flexibility to manage both professional and personal commitments effectively. Once training/probation period is completed, hybrid working will be an option. Currently, the finance team operates three days in the office (Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday) and remotely on Wednesday and Friday. This setup will be ideal for the new team member, though some team members prefer to be in the office all week. Both arrangements are acceptable. Key Responsibilities: Purchase Ledger • Maintain accurate Purchase Ledger accounts. • Ensure invoices are secured, checked, matched, coded, and entered in the accounts system accurately and on time. • Verify VAT accuracy on all purchase invoices. • File purchase ledger invoices appropriately. • Collaborate with departments such as Purchasing and Stores to ensure goods are correctly booked in. • Address internal and external purchase ledger and invoice queries within two weeks of receipt. • Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers. Bookkeeping • Perform day-to-day double-entry bookkeeping. • Check, input, and process expense claims. • Assist in maintaining accounting records. • Ensure compliance with company quality and legal requirements. • Maintain confidentiality and integrity of information. • Support in other financial duties as needed. Ideal Candidate: • AAT Qualification – Minimum Level 1. • Strong understanding of and adherence to the AAT Code of Ethics. • A team player with the ability to work independently when required. • Effective communication skills, both written and verbal. • Ability to hold themselves and others accountable. Benefits: Enhanced pension (legal requirement is 9% on a 5/4% split between employee and company. We split it 4.5% each) Enhanced holiday leave – 33 days holiday plus 1 extra day for each 5 years service Partner profit share Employment referral scheme Cycle to Work Scheme Tech Scheme (same principles as Cycle to work but working with Curry’s) Flexible working 38.5-hour weeks – overtime paid at 1.5 rate. Onsite parking Regular Company events Frequent wellbeing activities Mental Health First Aiders on site Career development opportunities Cashback health plan – including private GP service, Employee Assistance Programme, and shopping discounts This vacancy is being advertised by New Resource Group. The services of New Resource Group are that of an Employment Agency