Job Description

Vacancy Name

Purchase Ledger Clerk- Sittingbourne

Vacancy No

VN1471

Employment Type

Permanent

Duration

N/A

Location City

Sittingbourne

Location Country

United Kingdom

Company Description

Xeinadin was established in 2019 when a number of leading business advisory and accountancy practices across the UK and Ireland came together to re-imagine the future of accountancy. Our collective mission to provide locally forged, trusted business advice to SMEs through forward-thinking, close-knit relationships remains pivotal to our growth. It's our people who drive our business forward, and we offer them future-focused career opportunities whilst supporting individual specialisms. Our regional offices of over 2500 colleagues operate collaboratively, combining collective expertise to maximise potential.

Description

The Purchase Ledger Clerk is responsible for managing the company's accounts payable function. This includes processing invoices, reconciling supplier statements, and ensuring payments are made accurately and on time. The role is essential in maintaining strong supplier relationships and supporting the smooth running of the finance department.

Key Responsibilities

- Process purchase invoices accurately and in a timely manner.


- Match purchase orders, delivery notes, and invoices (three-way matching).


- Code invoices to the correct nominal ledger accounts.


- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies.


- Prepare and process weekly/monthly supplier payment runs (BACS, CHAPS, etc.).


- Handle supplier queries and maintain good relationships with vendors.


- Maintain the purchase ledger inbox and respond to emails efficiently.


- Assist with month-end procedures, including accruals and reporting.


- File and archive purchase invoices and documents appropriately.


- Assist with audits by providing required documentation.


- Support other finance team members as required.

Key Requirements

- Previous experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role


- AAT qualification (desirable but not essential)


- Experience in an accountancy background preferred

Additional Requirements

- Strong organisational skills and motivation


- Strong IT skills


- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal


- Comfort and liking of numbers


- Attention to detail

Model

Hybrid

Salary

Competitive

Benefits

- Company Pension Scheme


- 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays


- Additional annual leave days from certain levels of seniority


- Ability to buy up to 5 days of annual leave to reach a maximum of 30 days per annum


- Business closure over Christmas*


- Life Assurance x4 annual salary


- Enhanced family leave policies


- Enhanced Company Sick Pay


- Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support, free and confidential


- Corporate Discounts Platform




Flexible Benefits platform with ability to opt-in to various insurances (level of seniority dependent & self-funded at corporate rates) such as:


- PMI single or family


- Critical Illness Cover


- Cash plan


- Cycle to work


- Eye care


- Dental


- subject to exceptions and business needs