Purchase Ledger
Posted 22 days 17 hours ago by KB Event Ltd
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Derbyshire, Pinxton, United Kingdom, NG166
Job Description
Working Week:Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 6:00pm (40 hours per week - on site)
KB Event Ltd is seeking a highly organised and detail-driven Purchase Ledger professional to join our dynamic Finance team based in Pinxton.
This is a busy, hands-on role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment-particularly those with experience in transport, or logistics operations. The role offers the opportunity to take ownership of purchase ledger processes while supporting wider finance and operational activities.
Key Responsibilities- Raise and manage purchase orders in line with company procedures and accounting standards
- Accurately process high volumes of supplier invoices, ensuring correct coding and cost allocation
- Manage supplier payments via BACS, CHAPS, and SWIFT, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Reconcile supplier statements and proactively resolve discrepancies
- Review bank statements and complete daily bank reconciliations
- Administer and control petty cash in accordance with company policy
- Collate and submit data for EU fuel VAT reclaims (experience highly advantageous)
- Maintain accurate and audit-ready financial records (electronic and paper-based)
- Monitor cash flow and supplier aging, flagging risks or issues
- Support the preparation of financial reports, budgets, and forecasts
- Assist the Management Accountant with cost centre reporting and analysis
- Provide support during audits, ensuring documentation is accurate and readily available
- Conduct credit checks and assist in setting up supplier/customer accounts
- Provide cover across the finance team when required
- Handle invoice and supplier queries in a professional and timely manner
- Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger role, ideally covering both purchase and sales ledger. (Sales Ledger experience not essential)
- Strong attention to detail and accurate data entry skills.
- Confident using Excel and finance systems
- Comfortable working to deadlines and managing competing priorities
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships with suppliers and internal teams
- A proactive, "can do" approach with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- AAT Level 3 (or working towards) desirable, but not essential
- Be part of a friendly, close-knit team.
- Gain exposure to a wide range of finance tasks.
- Opportunities for development and learning.
- Contribute to a company that values safety, inclusivity, and collaboration.