At a Glance
- Tasks: Process invoices, resolve discrepancies, and maintain supplier accounts in a dynamic finance team.
- Company: Established finance team in Leicester with a flexible hybrid working model.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, remote work flexibility, and covered training travel costs.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth and learning new systems.
- Why this job: Join a supportive team and enhance your finance skills while working from home.
- Qualifications: Experience in Purchase Ledger and strong attention to detail required.
The predicted salary is between 11.7 - 14.3 £ per hour.
Location: Leicester city centre - Hybrid (1 day office / 4 days home)
Payrate: £12.71-£14.36 per hour
Start Date: Monday 17th August
Contract: Temporary 3 months
We are looking for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a small, established finance team based in Leicester. This is a great opportunity for someone with solid purchase ledger experience who is confident picking up a new role quickly and getting to grips with different finance and ERP systems. The role offers excellent flexibility, with four days working from home and one day per week in the Leicester office. You will be required to attend 2 days of training at an external location, travel costs will be covered.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process and accurately code supplier invoices in line with company procedures.
- Match invoices to purchase orders, goods received notes and supporting documentation.
- Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, queries and payment issues.
- Set up and maintain supplier accounts and ensure supplier information is accurate and up to date.
- Prepare supplier payment runs and ensure payments are processed accurately and on time.
- Reconcile supplier statements and investigate outstanding balances.
- Respond to supplier and internal queries in a professional and timely manner.
- Monitor the accounts payable inbox and ensure invoices and queries are dealt with efficiently.
- Assist with month-end activities, including accruals, reconciliations and reporting.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure all transactions are properly documented.
- Work across multiple finance and business systems, ensuring information is accurately transferred and maintained between systems.
- Identify and investigate discrepancies between different systems and databases.
- Support system updates, testing, process improvements and implementation of new systems where required.
- Produce reports and extract financial information from various systems as required.
- Work closely with Procurement, Finance, Operations and other internal teams to resolve issues and improve processes.
- Ensure all accounts payable processes comply with company policies, controls and relevant financial procedures.
- Assist with audit requests and provide supporting documentation when required.
Experience required:
- Have previous experience working within a Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable role.
- Be confident processing a good volume of invoices accurately.
- Have experience with reconciliations and resolving supplier queries.
- Be comfortable learning new accounting and ERP systems.
- Have strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.
- Be able to work independently when working from home.
- Communicate confidently with colleagues and suppliers.
Purchase Ledger Clerk in Leicester employer: SF Partners
SF Partners is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a strong focus on professional development, employees are encouraged to grow their skills and advance their careers while being part of a high-performing team dedicated to driving success. The company values operational excellence and provides a competitive salary, making it an attractive place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
