Purchase Ledger Clerk

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Position: Purchase Ledger Clerk

Location: Yeovil, England

Company: We are a dynamic and growing SME based in the UK, specialising the hospitality and care sector. Committed to excellence and innovation, we are seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Controller to join our finance team and support our continued growth and success.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Purchase Ledger Management: Efficiently manage the purchase ledger function, ensuring accurate recording and processing of invoices, payments, and expenses.

2. Invoice Processing: Review and verify supplier invoices, reconcile discrepancies, and ensure timely approval and payment processing.

3. Supplier Management: Build and maintain positive relationships with suppliers, resolving queries, discrepancies, and payment issues in a timely and professional manner.

4. Expense Management: Process employee expenses, reconcile credit card statements, and maintain accurate records of business expenditures.

5. Compliance and Controls: Ensure compliance with financial policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements, implementing controls to safeguard company assets and mitigate financial risks.

6. Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency gains within the purchase ledger function, implementing changes to enhance accuracy, productivity, and cost-effectiveness.

7. Team Collaboration: Collaborate with colleagues across the finance team and other departments to support business objectives, contribute to cross-functional projects, and foster a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement.

Job Requirements:

- Proven experience in a similar role, ideally within an SME or fast-paced finance environment.
- Strong knowledge of purchase ledger processes, procedures, and best practices.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks) and Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with internal and external stakeholders.
- Analytical mindset with problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach to process improvement.
- AAT qualification or equivalent (desirable but not essential).

**Job Type**: Permanent

Pay: £12.00-£13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 - 30 per week

**Benefits**:

- Free parking
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Yeovil: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Accounting: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: In person