At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage sales and purchase ledgers, ensuring accurate financial records and timely processing.
- Company: Dynamic high-tech engineering company with a global reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 4-day work week, and excellent benefits.
- Other info: Opportunity for professional growth in a supportive finance team.
- Why this job: Join a growing team and make an impact in finance with flexible hours.
- Qualifications: Experience in ledger management and strong Excel skills required.
The predicted salary is between 27000 - 29000 £ per year.
Sales and Purchase Ledger Clerk Llanelli £27000 - £29000 Pro Rata 32 Hour / 4 day Week on offer The Company This high-tech engineering company are based in the Llanelli area and currently looking for a Sales and Purchase Ledger Clerk.
They are a dynamic organisation who are expanding globally and have an enviable reputation within their industry.
The Role This is a permanent part-time position ideally working Monday - Thursday 8 hours per day, although hours are negotiable to suit the right applicant.
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Sales and Purchase Ledger Clerk to join the finance team.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing both the sales and purchase ledgers, ensuring accurate financial records, timely processing of invoices and payments, and maintaining strong relationships with customers and suppliers.
This role requires previous ledger experience and the ability to work independently while supporting wider finance operations.
You will be working on Sage 50.
Responsibilities Purchase Ledger Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes.
Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and supplier queries.
Prepare and process weekly and monthly payment runs.
Reconcile supplier statements and ensure all accounts are up to date.
Maintain supplier account records and monitor outstanding balances.
Assist with month-end accruals and ledger close processes.
Sales Ledger Raise and issue customer invoices in accordance with company procedures.
Process and allocate customer receipts and payments.
Monitor customer accounts and proactively follow up on overdue invoices.
Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies.
Support credit control activities to improve cash collection and reduce aged debt.
Prepare sales ledger reports for management review.
General Finance Duties Perform regular balance sheet and ledger reconciliations.
Assist with month-end and year-end reporting requirements.
Support cash flow management by monitoring incoming and outgoing payments.
Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
Assist with audit preparation and provide supporting documentation when required.
Provide support to the wider finance team as needed.
Requirements Minimum 23 years' experience in a sales ledger, purchase ledger, or accounts assistant role.
Good working knowledge of accounting procedures and financial controls.
Strong understanding of reconciliations and ledger management.
Experience using accounting software (Sage 50 preferred) Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the use of formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong organisational and time-management skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
AAT Level 3 or equivalent accounting qualification preferred Relevant finance and accounting experience essential.
Highly organised and able to prioritise workload effectively.
Professional and confident communicator.
Able to work independently and as part of a team.
Proactive with a problem-solving mindset.
In Return If you are looking for a role offering a 4 day week this is an opportunity not to be missed as positions like this are few and far between.
The company are offering a solid salary and have excellent benefits on offer too.
For more information contact Kim Simpson of Work Wales for a confidential discussion.
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Sales and Purchase Ledger Clerk employer: Work Wales
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