Purchase Ledger Clerk

Crickhowell, Powys Full Time Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
Salary: £28,270 + Bonus & Excellent Benefits

Are you an experienced finance professional with a passion for accuracy and organisation? Robert Half is delighted to be recruiting for a Ledger Clerk on behalf of a growing and successful business based in Crickhowell.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive finance team where you'll play a key role in managing both purchase and sales ledger activities, supporting month-end processes, and contributing to ongoing process improvements. If you're looking for a varied position that offers ownership, responsibility, and professional development, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As Ledger Clerk, you'll be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the sales and purchase ledger functions while supporting the wider finance team with key financial processes.

Key Responsibilities:

Purchase & Sales Ledger

• Process supplier and customer invoices accurately and efficiently
• Raise sales invoices across multiple revenue streams
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies
• Process credit notes and maintain supporting documentation
• Ensure all ledger transactions comply with internal controls and procedures

Payments & Collections

• Allocate customer receipts and supplier payments
• Process weekly BACS payment runs and ad-hoc payments
• Manage monthly direct debit collections
• Produce customer statements and support debt collection activities
• Work closely with internal departments to resolve account queries and outstanding balances

Month-End Support

• Review aged debtor and creditor reports
• Prepare accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintain accurate audit trails and supporting documentation
• Assist with month-end reporting and financial controls

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve and automate processes
• Support finance projects and ad-hoc reporting requirements
• Collaborate with colleagues to drive efficiencies across the finance function

About You

We're looking for a motivated finance professional who enjoys working in a busy environment and takes pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience in a finance, accounts payable, accounts receivable, or ledger-based role
• Strong Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong numerical and reconciliation skills
• Organised and methodical approach
• Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
• Proactive and flexible attitude

Desirable:

• Experience using Sage X3 or a similar ERP system
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £28,270
• Bonus scheme
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Bereavement leave
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Sick pay
• Referral programme
• Employee store discount
• Free on-site parking
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Opportunities to develop your finance skills and contribute to process improvement initiatives

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