Purchase Ledger Clerk

Purchase Ledger Clerk

SALARY: 28,000 - 32,000 DOE

LOCATION:

Pinxton (fully office based)

Red Rock are currently working with a well-established business, who are looking to recruit a Purchase Ledger professional to join their Finance team due to continued growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised and detail-focused individual to join a busy and supportive finance department. The successful candidate will take ownership of the purchase ledger function while supporting a range of finance activities within a fast-paced environment. Experience with in transport or logistics would be advantageous but is not essential.

Working hours are 9am-6pm, Monday to Friday, and the role is fully office based.

• Raise and manage purchase orders in line with company procedures and accounting standards
• Process high volumes of supplier invoices, ensuring accurate coding and cost allocation
• Manage supplier payments via BACS, CHAPS and SWIFT
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve invoice discrepancies
• Complete daily bank reconciliations and review bank statements
• Administer petty cash in accordance with company policy
• Collate and submit data for EU fuel VAT reclaims (experience advantageous)
• Maintain accurate and audit-ready financial records
• Monitor cash flow and supplier ageing, highlighting any issues
• Support the preparation of financial reports, budgets and forecasts
• Assist the Management Accountant with cost centre reporting and analysis
• Conduct credit checks and assist with setting up supplier and customer accounts

The successful candidate will have previous experience within a Purchase Ledger role and will be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.

Experience using the Opera finance system would be highly advantageous, alongside strong Microsoft Excel skills.