Purchase Ledger Clerk

Robert Half are delighted to partner with KML in the hire of a Purchase Ledger Clerk/Accounts Assistant to join their team. This UK-based integrated marine contractor offers a dynamic and fast-paced work environment, where you can grow your skills while contributing to exciting projects.

The Company

KML is a leading UK marine contractor with its own fleet, assets, and highly skilled workforce. The company specialises in a variety of marine services, including shoreline and offshore marine services, heavy lifting, marine renewable energy construction, subsea, and salvage operations. With ambitious growth plans in multiple subsectors, KML is well-positioned for future expansion, offering innovative solutions to the marine contracting industry.

The Role

We are looking for a highly motivated and adaptable Purchase Ledger Clerk/Accounts Assistant to support the Finance Manager and the team with essential financial and administrative tasks. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a strong understanding of accounting and administration. The ideal candidate will be proactive, efficient, and have the ability to meet tight deadlines while maintaining high standards of accuracy and attention to detail.

Role Responsibilities:

• Post and process Purchase Ledger invoices.
• Manage the Accounts pooled email inbox and ensure efficient invoice handling.
• Monitor and post purchase orders while working with operational teams to follow authorisation processes.
• Prepare weekly supplier payment runs and credit report analysis.
• Post ad hoc sales ledger invoices and reconcile supplier statements.
• Schedule and post monthly credit and debit card receipts, ensuring timely chasing of outstanding receipts.
• Issue payments and remittances when necessary.
• Cover other admin staff duties as required.

• Assisting in Month End Closure processes and tasks.

• Handle supplier queries and escalate issues to the Finance Manager when necessary.
• Collaborate with the Management Accountant and the wider finance team to address various queries and information needs.

What We're Looking For:

• A minimum of AAT Level 3 qualification.

• Previous experience in a busy accounts function, with both Purchase Ledger and Sales Ledger processing.
• Experience in the contracting/construction/project environment is preferred, but not essential.
• Proficiency in Sage Line 50 is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to convey financial information clearly and effectively.
• Strong numeracy skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with the team.
• A proactive and adaptable approach, with the ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial, fast-moving environment.

Personal Qualities:

A high degree of confidence, common sense and initiative are required for this role along with exceptional numeracy. Diligent and accurate, you will be comfortable managing your own time and prioritising your workload. The ability to learn, to communicate effectively with team members and to be flexible in all areas of the business is essential; you must thrive in an entrepreneurial and fast-moving marine organisation.

What's on Offer:

• Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 per annum.

• Full time hours - 5 days in the office. Hours are between 8.00 am to 6.00pm - at times flexible to suit your workload.

• Annual Holiday Entitlement: 28 days, including bank holidays.
• Development and training plan: KML is committed to continuing personal and professional development. We will look to your continuation of this and will agree a training plan with you
• Following successful probation period - access to vitality (health, life insurance and healthy living platform)

All third-party applications will be forwarded to Robert Half as-per an exclusivity agreement.

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