Astute Recruitment are exclusively partnering with a well-established business based in Derby to find an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their dynamic finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with solid experience in purchase ledger and finance administration to contribute to the smooth running of the finance function.
Main Duties:
- Posting supplier freight and overhead invoices to both operating and finance systems
- Reconciling uploads between operating and finance systems
- Resolving supplier invoice disputes
- Carrying out monthly statement reconciliations
- Daily posting of direct debits
- Managing manual payment runs in GBP & EUR
- Supporting monthly cash forecasting
- Collaborating with operations to resolve internal cost discrepancies
- Processing weekly manual payment runs for Slovakia
- Resolving payment queries with external accountants
- Providing general administrative support to the finance team
Candidate Requirements:
- Previous experience in a similar purchase ledger or finance role
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Proficient in using accounting software and Microsoft Excel
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- A proactive and solution-oriented approach to problem-solving
Benefits and Salary:
- Salary up to £26,000, depending on experience
- Flexible working hours (e.g. 9am-5pm, 8am-4pm, or 8:30am-4:30pm)
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Free onsite parking