Purchase Ledger Clerk

Purchase Ledger Clerk

Location: Camberley

Salary: £27,000 - £29,000

Hours: 8.30am - 5.00pm with 1 hour for lunch, plus 1 day working from home

Benefits: 25 days holiday, Group Pension Scheme, Group Life Insurance cover.

My client, based in Camberley, is seeking a Finance Assistant / Accounts Assistant to join their friendly finance team. They are looking for someone with previous accounts and finance experience, with a particular focus on Purchase Ledger. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and be confident managing high volumes of purchase invoices while supporting the wider finance function.

Daily Duties

• Carry out day-to-day accounting tasks in conjunction with the other members of the Finance department.
• Process and post purchase invoices across multiple divisions.
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations and payment/receipt postings.
• Take ownership of Purchase Ledger activities, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and within deadlines.
• Assist with month-end close processes, including reconciling intercompany balances with other group companies and ensuring all expected costs have been entered into the accounting system.
• Prepare various reports to support an effective month-end close.
• Provide general finance and administrative support as delegated by the Financial Controller.

Person Specification

• Previous experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or Purchase Ledger role is essential.
• Strong Purchase Ledger knowledge with the ability to process high volumes of invoices accurately.
• Committed, conscientious and self-motivated, with a willingness to take responsibility and get involved.
• Excellent numeracy skills and the ability to work accurately with strong attention to detail.
• Able to multitask across different accounting functions.
• Good IT and systems skills, including a good working knowledge of Excel.
• A friendly team player with a flexible and mature approach, a willingness to learn and good self-motivation.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines while maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the ledgers.