At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage sales and purchase ledgers, ensuring accurate invoicing and payments.
- Company: FMS Fire and Security, a certified leader in electronic fire and security systems.
- Benefits: Supportive finance team, dynamic work environment, and opportunities for development.
- Other info: Proactive problem-solving mindset and excellent communication skills are essential.
- Why this job: Join a collaborative team and gain exposure to diverse finance processes.
- Qualifications: Experience in sales/purchase ledger and strong attention to detail required.
FMS Fire and Security provide consultancy, design, tender, installation, commissioning, training, maintenance and service for single, integrated and multi-discipline electronic fire and security systems. These systems incorporate Fire Detection, Fire Extinguishing Systems, Intruder Alarms, Closed Circuit Television, Access Control, Emergency Lighting and Voice Evacuation Systems, as well as Gates, Barriers, Turnstiles, Cabling and Security Lighting. FMS Fire and Security Ltd are a Quality Assured company certified and audited through UKAS. We hold NSI Gold status for security disciplines and also NSI Gold Fire for the BAFE SP203 scheme.
We are seeking a detail-oriented Sales and Purchase Ledger Clerk to manage the sales and purchase ledgers, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and reconciliations, while supporting cash flow management and maintaining strong financial controls.
Key Responsibilities:
- Raise and process customer invoices accurately and in a timely manner
- Monitor customer accounts and ensure timely collection of outstanding debts
- Allocate incoming payments to customer accounts
- Reconcile customer accounts and resolve discrepancies
- Produce aged debtor reports and highlight risks to management
- Process supplier invoices, ensuring correct coding and approvals
- Match purchase orders, delivery notes, and invoices (3-way matching)
- Prepare and process payment runs (BACS, CHAPS, or other methods)
- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries
- Maintain supplier records and ensure accuracy of data
- Manage expense claims and ensure compliance with company policy
- Assist with month-end processes, including reconciliations
- Maintain accurate financial records and audit trails
- Support internal and external audits as required
- Respond to internal and external queries in a timely manner
- Comply with company procedures and financial regulations
Skills and Experience required:
- Experience in sales and/or purchase ledger or general accounts role
- Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
- Strong communication skills, particularly when dealing with clients/suppliers
- Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to develop within a supportive finance team
- Exposure to a broad range of finance processes
- Collaborative and dynamic working environment
Sales and Purchase Ledger Clerk employer: FMS Fire and Security Ltd
FMS Fire and Security Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters collaboration and innovation within a fast-growing, PE-backed business. Employees benefit from a strong focus on professional development, competitive remuneration, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on the company's commercial performance while working alongside a dedicated Group Finance Team in a supportive culture.
