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Purchase Ledger

Reed
Posted 6 hours ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Grays, Essex RM162HX, England

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Life Insurance

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

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  • The Purchase Ledger Clerk position is a full-time role located in Stanford le Hope, offering a salary between £26,000 and £30,000 based on experience.
  • The ideal candidate should possess strong Excel skills and experience in a similar finance or accounting role, with a focus on working in a purchase ledger and cash cycle environment.
  • Responsibilities include reconciling approximately 300 accounts, managing supplier payments, and collaborating with team members to ensure smooth operations.
  • The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to adapt to an in-house developed accounts software.
  • Benefits include 21 days of holiday plus an additional day for your birthday, life insurance cover, and participation in an EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
Purchase Ledger Clerk
  • Location: Stanford le Hope
  • Job Type: Full-time (No hybrid)
  • Salary: £26,000 to £30,000 (depending on experience)

We are seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our finance team, which is part of a subsidiary of a rapidly growing international freight forwarding and logistics group. This role is ideal for an enthusiastic and dynamic individual who is eager to become a valued member of our professional team. The candidate should be determined to thrive in a purchase ledger and cash cycle environment and be ready to contribute significantly to our successful business. Adaptability and good Excel skills are key, as our accounts software is developed in-house.

Day to day of the role:
  • Reconcile approximately 300 accounts.
  • Liaise with branches around the country to facilitate the booking of documentation.
  • Ensure timely payments are made to suppliers to maintain smooth business operations.
  • Manage payment runs both in the bank and within our systems.
  • Create new supplier accounts on our systems.
  • Continually update all relevant spreadsheets.
  • Handle supplier queries and multi-currency purchase ledger.
  • Collaborate with other accounts team members to ensure the smooth running of the department.
  • Perform other ad-hoc administrative duties as required.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Strong Excel skills and an adaptable IT-oriented mindset.
  • Ability to work hands-on and add value in a growing business environment.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
  • Experience in a similar finance or accounting role is beneficial.
Benefits:
  • 21 days holiday plus an extra day for your birthday.
  • Life insurance cover.
  • EV Salary Sacrifice Scheme.

If you have the desired skillset, please apply today!

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.