Ledger Clerk

Job description

Location: Hybrid (Office-based & Remote)
Salary: Up to £30K

Job Purpose:
The Ledger Clerk will be responsible for maintaining the Sales and Purchase Ledgers, processing invoices, managing supplier and resident accounts, handling queries, and arranging payments. This role reports to the Finance Manager and works closely with the Senior Ledger Clerk and Assistant Accountant.

Key Responsibilities:

• Match invoices to orders and post to the Purchase Ledger, addressing price and quantity discrepancies.
• Perform monthly supplier statement reconciliations.
• Arrange Direct Debit collections and allocate receipts/payments.
• Post bank transactions and initiate BACS/cheque runs.
• Set up and maintain supplier and customer accounts.
• Assist with month-end reporting and payment processing.
• Monitor petty cash and support with ad hoc tasks.

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong communication skills; able to build relationships with colleagues and customers.
• Able to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Works well both in a team and independently with a positive attitude.
• Detail-oriented and methodical in approach.
• Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications & Experience:

• AAT qualification is advantageous, but not essential.
• Previous experience in a similar ledger or accounts role.
• IT literate with strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Sensitivity when dealing with customer.

Benefits:

• 30 days holiday (including bank holidays).
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Long Service Awards and Employee Referral Bonus.