Cobb & Jones Recruitment Limited
Purchase Ledger Clerk | Dover (Fully Office Based) | £28,000 + Excellent Benefits
A global and highly respected manufacturing and technology business based in Dover is looking to appoint a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join its established Finance team on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and organised finance professional looking to develop their career within a supportive and growing international organisation.
Working as part of the Accounts Payable team, you will be responsible for supporting multiple business entities, ensuring the accurate processing of supplier invoices, maintaining supplier accounts, and assisting with payment and banking activities.
Role and Responsibilities
• Process and accurately code supplier invoices in a high-volume environment.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate any discrepancies.
• Assist with the preparation and processing of supplier payment runs.
• Post vendor payments and allocate transactions to supplier accounts.
• Check and process credit card returns, employee expenses, and overseas banking transactions.
• Provide banking support, including cash allocations.
• Reconcile the accounts payable ledger and Goods Receipt accounts.
• Resolve supplier queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Work closely with the finance team and key stakeholders across the business.
• Support with ad-hoc finance and administrative duties as required.
What You Will Need
• Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable, or similar finance role.
• Experience working within a high-volume invoice processing environment.
• Good understanding of accounting principles and VAT.
• Intermediate Excel skills and confidence using finance systems (SAP experience would be advantageous).
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Effective organisational and time management skills.
• A proactive, enthusiastic attitude and the ability to work well as part of a team.
Benefits
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Additional day off for your birthday.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Early finish on Fridays.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Healthcare plan via Medicash.
• Enhanced pension scheme with employer contributions.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Free onsite parking and subsidised canteen.
• Access to employee discounts and wellbeing initiatives.
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