Finance Clerk

Job Purpose

The Finance Clerk is responsible for maintaining accurate records of all supplier invoices, ensuring timely and accurate processing of payments, and supporting the smooth operation of the accounts payable function and issuing of period rent invoices to tenants.
Key Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, credit notes, and staff expense claims accurately and efficiently.
• Liaise with relevant department to ensure invoices are passed for payment in a timely manner and establish open dialogue with the property team.
• Issuing of sales invoices covering rent and service charges for the property portfolio and status reporting to management team.
• Ensure all invoices are correctly coded, authorised, and entered into the accounting system.
• Reconcile all property bank accounts.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies or queries promptly.
• Prepare payment runs (BACS, cheques, or online payments) in line with company procedures.
• Maintain the purchase ledger and ensure it is up to date and accurate.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers and internal departments to resolve queries.
• Assist with period-end closing processes, including accruals and reporting.
• Support the wider finance team with ad hoc tasks as required.

• Previous experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (e.g., Sage, Xero, SAP, or similar).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for both Internal and external dialogue with connected parties.
• Experience working in a busy finance department.
  Knowledge of VAT and basic accounting principles.
  AAT qualification or equivalent.

Unity Group is a private investment house built on a philosophy of conscious capital and a marathon mindset. We operate and grow ambitious businesses in the distinct worlds of shipping and real estate, united by a disciplined, long-term approach to creating enduring value.

At the heart of our organisational culture, we aim to prosper through generations, honour all the details, endure through storms and evolve with intentionality. It is through these values that we build what lasts.