Purchase Ledger Clerk – Southampton
Office based
Up to £23k plus bonus
A leading UK business are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic Purchase Ledger Clerk to ensure timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices, payments, and reconciliations, contributing to the smooth and efficient operation of the finance function.
Key responsibilities:
- The processing of supplier invoices correctly on to the ERP system ensuring that job costing and VAT details are correct.
- The management of the approval of invoices.
- The management of the set-up of new supplier accounts, incorporating liaising with subcontractor on-boarding processes through the Procurement team if the supplier is providing services.
- The running of weekly payment runs to pay approved invoices to the correct payment terms.
About you:
At least 1-2 years of experience working in accounts payable or a purchase ledger role.
- Understanding of key accounting concepts, particularly related to accounts payable and general ledger.
- Familiarity with Accounting Software: Experience using accounting or ERP systems (e.g., Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle).
- Knowledge of VAT and Taxation: Understanding of VAT regulations and how they apply to purchase invoices.
- Invoice Processing: Experience with processing supplier invoices, matching purchase orders, and payment approvals.
- Attention to Detail - strong ability to identify discrepancies and ensure accuracy in processing invoices and financial data
- Training towards a recognised accounting qualifications such as AAT desirable
If you are seeking a new opportunity with purchase ledger please don’t hesitate to apply!
Venture Recruitment Partners (also trading as Chilworth Partnership Ltd) is a Recruitment Agency. By applying for this role, you are authorising us as a Recruitment Agency to contact you and to provide services and information relating to job hunting activities. Please see our Privacy Policy at www.vrpartners.co.uk.