Purchase Ledger Clerk / Accounts Assistant
Location: Horsham, UK
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Clerk / Accounts Assistant to join a busy and supportive Finance team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong accounts payable experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in accuracy, organisation, and problem-solving. Alongside purchase ledger responsibilities, you will also play a key role in treasury management and cashflow reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Process, check, code, verify and obtain approval for supplier invoices
Match supplier invoices to purchase orders
Reconcile supplier statements and maintain accurate records
Liaise with suppliers to resolve queries efficiently
Complete daily and monthly bank reconciliations and escalate discrepancies
Update daily cashflow and maintain cashflow forecasts
Assist in producing 13-week and monthly cashflow reports
Process employee expenses
Calculate and process VAT
Prepare and process payment runs
Create leasing invoices and support leasing approvals
Monitor finance inboxes
Support detailed supplier reconciliations
Provide ad-hoc assistance to the wider finance team
About You
You will be highly organised, detail-focused and comfortable managing multiple priorities. You'll be confident working independently while also contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.
Essential Skills & Experience:
Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role
Strong understanding of accounts payable and treasury processes
Excellent Microsoft Excel skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
Desirable:
Experience using Sage 200 or Microsoft Business Central
