Purchase Ledger Clerk

Location: Twickenham, UK
Salary: £26,500 per annum
Hours: Full-time, Monday – Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm (1-hour lunch break)

About the Role

Are you an experienced accounts professional looking for your next challenge? We are seeking a dedicated Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our Accounts team in Twickenham. In this role, you will take ownership of the Group’s purchase ledger invoices and credit control, ensuring our financial operations run smoothly and accurately.

Key Responsibilities

• Invoice Management: Code, scan, and input purchase ledger invoices; reconcile and redirect payments and credits within our accounts systems.
• Payment Processing: Issue manual payments, run supplier BACS payments, and handle incoming/outgoing funds (including road fund licences, referrals, and parking fines).
• Reconciliations & Auditing: Conduct monthly bank reconciliations, action manual cheque audits, and manage credit card refunds to ensure zero outstanding debits.
• Credit Control & Reporting: Produce Aged Creditors and Aged Debtors reports, proactively chase outstanding debts, and process credit facility applications for new customers.
• Operations Support: Oversee manual order books and receipt books, participate in monthly stock checks, and uphold company Health & Safety procedures.

What We Are Looking For

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years working within a busy accounts department.
• Knowledge: Strong, practical understanding of both manual and computerised purchase ledger and credit control systems.
• Skills: Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel) with excellent organisational and prioritisation skills to thrive under pressure.
• Communication: Great interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with suppliers, colleagues, and customers.
• Attributes: A proactive problem-solver and team player who is flexible enough to support other team members when needed.
• Education : Good general education (including GCSE Maths and English).

What We Offer

• Vehicle Benefits: Company vehicle, employee discounts on car purchases/repairs/parts, and access to our Car Leasing Scheme (following a qualifying period).
• Time Off: 30 days annual leave (including bank holidays), plus 1 extra day rewarded for full-year attendance, with further increases based on tenure.
• Growth & Wellbeing: Ongoing in-house and manufacturer training, opportunities for career progression, eyecare vouchers, and a workplace pension scheme.
• Recognition: Loyalty and long service awards.