Purchase Ledger Clerk

Rotheram Carrington Financial Recruitment have great pleasure in supporting a well-known, established business, in their recruitment of a Purchase Ledger Clerk/ Finance Assistant. This permanent job, based on the outskirts of St. Asaph offers an opportunity to support the finance function within an established and growing business.

About the Role:

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join our busy Finance Department based at their headoffice, reporting into the Finance Team Leader.

The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining accounts, processing invoices and payments, and supporting the wider finance and commercial teams to ensure the smooth running of financial operations.

Your New Role:

Financial Administration

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• Maintain the register daily, ensuring records are accurate and up to date.
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• Monitor and manage invoices on hold, working closely with suppliers and internal teams to resolve queries.
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• Request and track supplier credit notes in collaboration with the Commercial Team.
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• Set up new accounts in accordance with company procedures.
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• Process authorised invoices accurately, ensuring correct site codes and cost codes are applied.
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• Perform ledger reconciliations.
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• Manage filing, copying and general administrative duties.
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• Handle incoming correspondence and documentation.
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• Liaise with internal teams, such as commercial and buying, providing support when required.
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• Assist colleagues within the Finance Department and wider business as needed.
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• Answer telephone enquiries professionally and efficiently.
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• Undertake ad-hoc duties to support business requirements.
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Systems & Compliance:

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• Help maintain the integrity and accuracy of financial information systems.
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• Ensure accounting records are retained and stored in line with company policies and statutory requirements.
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• Support compliance with company accounting procedures and financial controls.
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To be successful in this role, you will:

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• Have excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
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• Be organised and able to manage multiple tasks effectively.
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• Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills.
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• Be confident working with finance systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
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• Be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
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• Have previous experience in a finance, accounts payable or administration role (desirable).
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What's on offer:

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• A supportive and friendly working environment.
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• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
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• Competitive salary and benefits package.
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• The opportunity to be part of a successful and growing organisation.
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If you are a motivated individual with a keen eye for detail and a passion for finance, we would love to hear from you.