Accounts Clerk

The Role: The Accounts Clerk will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records across purchase ledger, sales ledger, and general bookkeeping functions. This is a hands-on position suited to someone with strong attention to detail who enjoys working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, liaising with suppliers, customers, and internal departments such as production and procurement. Key Responsibilities: - Process purchase invoices, match to purchase orders and delivery notes, and code to the correct nominal accounts. - Raise sales invoices and credit notes in line with customer orders and delivery schedules. - Reconcile supplier statements and resolve invoice queries in a timely manner. - Process employee expenses and petty cash transactions. - Assist with bank reconciliations and daily cash postings. - Chase outstanding customer payments and support credit control activities Maintain accurate and up-to-date records within the accounting system (e.g. Sage, Xero, or SAP). - Support month-end processes, including accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations. - Liaise with suppliers, customers, and internal teams (production, procurement, goods-in) to resolve discrepancies. - Assist with VAT return preparation and other statutory reporting as required. - Filing, scanning, and general administrative support for the finance department. - Support the wider finance team with ad hoc tasks and month-end/year-end duties. Skills & Experience Required: - Previous experience in an accounts clerk, purchase ledger, or sales ledger role, ideally within an engineering, manufacturing, or industrial environment. - Working knowledge of accounting software (Sage 50/200, Xero, SAP, or similar). - Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables desirable). - Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail. - Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines Good communication skills, both written and verbal. - AAT qualification (or working towards) is desirable but not essential. - Experience with stock/inventory-related invoicing or manufacturing cost centres is an advantage