Purchase Ledger Clerk

Purchase Ledger Clerk

Salary: £30,000 per annumLocation: Uxbridge (Hybrid Working Model)Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our Finance team based in Uxbridge, working on a hybrid basis. Reporting to the Purchase Ledger Supervisor, you will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, maintaining strong supplier relationships, and supporting efficient financial operations across the business.

This role requires a proactive, organised individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering a high level of service to internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Process supplier invoices accurately and within agreed payment terms, ensuring correct coding and authorisation

Manage and resolve supplier invoice queries, keeping suppliers and internal stakeholders informed

Escalate issues or concerns to the Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk where appropriate

Set up new supplier accounts and maintain existing supplier records

Build and maintain strong working relationships with suppliers

Reconcile supplier statements monthly and request missing invoices as required

Maintain and manage direct debit supplier accounts

Monitor and manage multiple shared mailboxes, responding to queries in a timely manner

Provide accurate and timely information to the wider Accounts team and business

Assist with the annual audit process, including providing requested samples

Work in line with agreed KPIs and company policies and procedures

Support ad hoc finance duties as required

Personal Attributes

Aligned with our core values: care, honesty, openness, drive and commitment

Able to work under pressure and effectively prioritise workloads

Highly organised and adaptable, with the ability to meet strict deadlines

Proactive problem-solver with strong initiative

Confident and clear communicator

Resilient, hardworking and motivated by challenges

A collaborative team player, willing to go above and beyond when needed

Skills & ExperienceEssential

Strong numeracy skills

Minimum 3 years' experience in a Purchase Ledger role

Experience working in a large, multi-site, multi-cost centre environment

Strong organisational and prioritisation skills

Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively within a team

Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs), Word and PowerPoint

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with both internal and external stakeholders

Desirable

PLC experience

Coldharbour system experience

SAP Concur experience

Please note: this job description is not exhaustive and may evolve as the role develops.