Purchase Ledger Specialist

Safetykleen is hiring a Purchase Ledger Specialist to join a close-knit team of four that’s recently implemented Microsoft Dynamics 365. This role is focused on improving processes, automating routine tasks, and supporting month-end close. If you love accuracy, pace, and finding smarter ways to do things, you’ll fit right in.

The Opportunity

Join a close-knit team of four that’s just implemented Microsoft Dynamics 365 and is energised about reimagining how we work. This is a classic purchase ledger role with real scope to improve processes, automate routine tasks, and leave your mark on a growing, forward-thinking function.

Why you’ll love it

• Make an impact: help shape “what good looks like” in a newly formed team.
• Modern toolkit: work in Dynamics 365 with the mandate to embrace new technologies, streamline and standardise.
• Supportive culture: collaborative teammates who back ideas and celebrate wins.
• Growth: exposure to month-end close and continuous improvement projects.

What You’ll Do

• Process 150+ invoices per week in Microsoft Dynamics 365, maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Own supplier payments: ensure vendors are paid correctly and on time, every time.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Review and resolve debit balances.
• PO 3-way match: match POs, goods receipts, and invoices; investigate variances.
• Improve processes: spot bottlenecks, propose fixes, and help implement better ways of working.
• Help maintain the supplier master data.
• Assist AP manager with key reports and any other ad-hoc tasks.

Benefits

• £28,000 - £33,000 annual salary
• Hybrid work model – 3 days in Brentford HQ and 2 days remote (optional)
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• 5% Contributory Pension scheme
• Family Life assurance of 3 times life cover salary
• Private healthcare scheme from day 1
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Corporate discount scheme focusing on wellbeing, including discounted Virgin Active Gym membership – and Gymflex Taste Card Membership discount
• Discount and cashback at many retailers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential helpline support for employees
• Enhanced occupational sick pay scheme for employees with illness and/or conditions requiring treatment
• Employee recognition program
• Employee referral scheme
• Support and access to a range of internal and external courses to help progress your career

What You’ll Bring

• Solid experience in a purchase ledger / accounts payable role
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Meticulous attention to detail with strong ownership of deadlines
• A continuous-improvement mindset – comfortable challenging the status quo and suggesting automation/standardisation
• Clear, confident communication with suppliers and colleagues

How Success Looks In 6 Months

• Invoice turnaround times are down, accuracy is up, and month-end runs even smoother.
• Key AP controls are embedded and evidenced.
• At least one process improvement you championed is live (and saving time).

We are Safetykleen. Safetykleen is the leading provider of Parts Cleaning, Waste Collection and Environmental Advisory services to businesses. Our operations encompass 14 countries. Safetykleen employs over 2,000 people across 92 branches and delivers over 1 million services per year. With 19 branches across the UK and Ireland, we employ approximately 600 passionate individuals committed to our mission of making the planet safer and cleaner. Our success is built on a robust business model, a culture of winning, and a dedication to prioritising customer satisfaction.