Taylor Stevenson is delighted to be partnering with a well-established specialist within the automotive industry, who are looking to recruit an enthusiastic Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their friendly and dynamic finance team.

This is an office-based role, ideal for someone looking to develop their career in finance and gain valuable, hands-on experience within a supportive and fast-paced environment.

As Purchase Ledger Clerk, you will play a key role in supporting the finance function, ensuring supplier accounts are accurately maintained and financial obligations are processed efficiently and on time. We are looking for a reliable, detail-oriented team player who takes pride in maintaining high standards and contributing to a smooth-running finance department.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and post multi-currency supplier invoices with a high level of accuracy, ensuring correct coding, exchange rate application and VAT compliance.
• Support the preparation of regular BACS and TT payment runs, ensuring supplier payment terms are adhered to.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies to maintain clean and accurate ledgers.
• Carry out weekly stock reconciliations, resolving any variances promptly.
• Code credit card transactions and staff expenses, proactively chasing outstanding submissions to meet month-end deadlines.
• Maintain and update daily sales figures, providing management with clear and accurate insight into business performance.
• Provide cover and support for the Credit Control function to ensure continuity of service when required.

Person Specification

• Exceptional attention to detail with a high level of numerical accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organised and methodical, with the ability to manage changing priorities.
• A proactive and collaborative team player, willing to support across the finance department.
• Dependable and deadline-driven, with a commitment to maintaining high professional standards.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role, with a solid understanding of end-to-end finance processes.
• Previous experience in sales ledger or credit control would be advantageous.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience working with accountancy or finance software.

Working Hours & Package

• Monday to Friday, 08:30 – 17:30
• Salary: Dependent on experience
• 22 days annual leave plus statutory holidays

Please Note

• Month-End Flexibility: A fair rota system is in place for additional hours at month-end, with all extra time given back in lieu.

Employee Benefits

• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• Westfield Health
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Attendance benefit scheme

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