At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage purchase orders and invoices, ensuring smooth accounts payable operations.
- Company: Join Zeeco, a supportive and innovative company focused on teamwork and excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy 27 days holiday, BUPA health cover, and a generous pension contribution.
- Other info: Work in a vibrant environment with opportunities for professional growth and regular social events.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team where your accuracy and skills make a real difference.
- Qualifications: Experience in accounts payable, strong IT skills, and excellent communication abilities.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
At Zeeco, our culture is built on integrity, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. We believe in empowering our people to take ownership, work together across departments, and deliver excellence every day. Joining Zeeco means becoming part of a supportive environment where accuracy, accountability, and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.
We are seeking a detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our accounting team. This role is central to ensuring smooth accounts payable operations, working closely with buyers, manufacturing, and other departments. You’ll be responsible for processing purchase orders and invoices through the correct approval workflow, supporting daily finance tasks, and maintaining strong cost-control practices.
Key Responsibilities
- Supplier Records
- Set up new supplier accounts in Sage with quality approval.
- Maintain and update supplier records, including payment terms and bank details.
- Perform regular supplier statement reconciliations.
- Invoices
- Review purchase orders for correct coding.
- Verify invoices against purchase orders for accuracy.
- Resolve invoice queries with procurement, project managers, and suppliers.
- Process invoices with correct approvals and archive annually.
- Payments
- Provide supplier payment forecasts for cashflow management.
- Prepare weekly payment runs and input transactions for approval.
- Process ad hoc and same-day payments.
- Allocate direct debit and standing order payments.
- Maintain a clean payables ledger, resolving discrepancies and requesting refunds.
- Month-End & Other Duties
- Meet month-end cut-off deadlines.
- Identify invoices requiring pre-payments or accruals.
- Support month-end reporting and annual audits.
- Provide cover for the accounts team when needed.
Experience in a similar accounts payable role essential. Strong IT skills, especially Microsoft Excel. Experience using Sage 200. Knowledge of VAT rules and international payment processing. Excellent communication skills across all levels. Confident, assertive, and able to work independently. Strong organisational and time-management skills. High accuracy, attention to detail, and problem-solving ability. Flexible and adaptable to unexpected issues. Team player committed to continuous improvement.
Benefits
- BUPA, Medicash, Employee Assistance Program to support your wellbeing.
- 12% employer contribution to company pension scheme to help you plan confidently for the future.
- 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays) so you can recharge and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
- Life insurance for added peace of mind.
- Professional growth opportunities, including training, development, and the chance to work alongside world-class engineering teams.
- A supportive, safety-driven culture where your expertise is valued and your voice matters.
- Regular social events to have fun, enjoy team camaraderie, and promote and protect our culture.
Note: This position is based on site at our offices north of Stamford off the A1 transport and a full driving licence will be required as there is no access to public transport.
Purchase Ledger - Accounts Payable Specialist in Stamford employer: Zeeco, Inc.
At Zeeco, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of integrity and collaboration, making us an exceptional employer for those seeking a meaningful career in accounts payable. Our commitment to employee wellbeing is reflected in our comprehensive benefits package, including a generous pension contribution and ample holiday allowance, while our focus on professional growth ensures that you will have the opportunity to develop your skills alongside industry-leading teams. Located conveniently north of Stamford, our supportive environment encourages teamwork and continuous improvement, making every day at Zeeco rewarding and fulfilling.
