Job Description

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our finance team. To guide a small team ensuring all purchase invoices are processed and paid accurately within the agreed timescales set by the business.

Responsibilities

Guide and motivate the team to ensure jobs are correctly prioritised Monitor performance to ensure team KPIs are achieved Review inbound invoices to ensure they have been raised correctly by suppliers and resolve where necessary Input invoices into the accounting system to ensure they are promptly available for review by the approver Deal with queries raised by suppliers and/or invoice approvers to ensure they are promptly resolved Manage 'invoices awaiting approval' to ensure invoices are paid on time Reconcile supplier statements to ensure all invoices have been processed Prepare weekly and ad-hoc payment runs ensuring they are approved and submitted to the bank on time Assist in process improvement activities to help embed a 'right first time' culture

Experience/skills required

Previous experience of working in a busy purchase ledger department, ideally within a large group of companies Experience working in a senior position and organising a small team Experience of using computerised accounting systems such as Sage, Xero or Quickbooks Moderate level of competence in Microsoft Office products, especially Excel Well organised with demonstratable experience of multi-tasking and delivering results Great communication skills, both written and verbal A team player with a 'can do' attitude A problem solver with a keen interest in driving improvements Experience in the property management/development industry is desirable but not essential Experience of managing high volumes of utility bills is desirable but not essential

Education & Qualifications

A minimum of 4 GCSEs grade 4 or above including English Language and Mathematics Studying towards or achieved a business/accounting qualification such as BTEC or AAT is ideal but not essential
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,000.00-30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Sick pay Store discount Work from home
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 08/08/2025
Reference ID: LLRTSPLC