Purchase Ledger Clerk​/Accounts Assistant

Job vacancy - Purchase Ledger Clerk / Accounts Assistant

Location: Horsham, UK
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)

We are seeking a proactive and detail‑oriented Purchase Ledger Clerk / Accounts Assistant to join a busy and supportive Finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong accounts payable experience who enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment and takes pride in accuracy, organisation, and problem‑solving. Alongside purchase ledger responsibilities, you will also play a key role in treasury management and cashflow reporting.

• Process, check, code, verify and obtain approval for supplier invoices
• Match supplier invoices to purchase orders
• Reconcile supplier statements and maintain accurate records
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve queries efficiently
• Complete daily and monthly bank reconciliations and elevate discrepancies
• Update daily cashflow and maintain cashflow forecasts
• Assist in producing 13‑week and monthly cashflow reports
• Process employee expenses
• Calculate and process VAT
• Prepare and process payment runs
• Create leasing invoices and support leasing approvals
• Monitor finance inboxes
• Provide ad‑hoc assistance to the wider finance team

You will be highly organised, detail-focused and comfortable managing multiple priorities. You'll be confident working independently while also contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.

• Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role
• Strong understanding of accounts payable and treasury processes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Experience using Sage 200 or Microsoft Business Central