We are working with a well-established client who is looking to appoint an experienced Purchase & Sales Ledger professional to join their finance team. This is a varied role covering both purchase and sales ledger, with responsibility for invoice processing, supplier and customer accounts, reconciliations, credit control and cash allocation.
The successful candidate will have at least 2 years' experience within Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger or a similar accounts environment, with strong attention to detail and the confidence to manage queries and communicate with customers, suppliers and internal departments.
Key responsibilities
- Matching, coding and processing supplier invoices.
- Allocating and reconciling supplier statements.
- Managing the Purchase Ledger inbox and resolving queries.
- Liaising with internal departments and suppliers regarding invoices.
- Scheduling supplier payments and assisting with monthly payment runs.
- Raising customer invoices and credit notes.
- Chasing outstanding customer payments and resolving account queries.
- Posting and allocating customer receipts against invoices.
- Setting up new customer accounts and completing initial credit checks.
- Monitoring customer accounts, identifying credit risks and slow payers.
- Supporting audit requests and maintaining accurate financial records.
- Providing holiday and sickness cover within the wider finance team.
Skills & experience required
- 2+ years' experience within Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger or Accounts.
- Strong experience in invoice processing, matching and reconciliation.
- Experience managing both supplier and customer accounts.
- Previous credit control and payment chasing experience.
- Good understanding of cash allocation, banking and payment processing.
- Confident handling supplier and customer queries.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Confident using Excel and finance/accounting systems.
- Well organised, with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines.
- Strong communication skills and a professional approach.
- Ability to identify discrepancies, credit risks and slow-paying accounts.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Purchase & Sales Ledger professional looking for a varied role where they can utilise their existing accounts experience across both sides of the ledger.
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Purchase & Sales Ledger Clerk in Leeds employer: Lucy Walker Recruitment Limited
Join a dynamic B2B media and events organisation in Leeds, where your ambition and commercial drive will be rewarded with a supportive work culture that fosters growth and innovation. With hybrid working options and free onsite parking, you'll enjoy a balanced work-life environment while having the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with senior decision-makers across various sectors. This role not only allows you to manage and develop client portfolios but also offers a platform for significant career advancement in a thriving industry.
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Lucy Walker Recruitment Limited Recruitment Team
