Purchase Ledger Clerk

Glazing Vision Ltd; Diss; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK glazing company is seeking an Entry-level Accountant to manage the purchase ledger and handle bank transactions. This role involves reconciliation of accounts, liaising with suppliers, and preparing financial reports. The position offers a hybrid work model, additional leave, and a company pension. Ideal for candidates with attention to detail and some familiarity with Sage 200.

Benefits

Additional leave

Company events

Company pension

Free parking

On-site parking

Work from home

Qualifications

• Entry-level position in accounting with basic knowledge required.
• Ability to reconcile accounts and handle invoices.
• Experience in handling administrative tasks is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the purchase ledger and manage accounts payable.
• Reconcile supplier statements and perform bank reconciliations.
• Prepare weekly management reports for the financial director.

Skills

Attention to detail

Knowledge of Sage 200

Reconciliation skills

Tools

Sage 200

HSBC Online Banking System

Job description

Reports to: Group Financial Director

The role: To maintain the purchase ledger in all aspects, as well as entry and reconciliation of bank transactions and other ad‑hoc administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Matching / part‑matching purchase invoices to purchase orders, sending the purchase invoice to the ordering staff member for approval and keeping a record of those invoices which are out for approval.
• Entry of approved purchase invoices / credit notes onto Sage 200.
• Manage accounts payable for all suppliers, reconciling supplier statements back to Sage 200 and presenting a weekly pay‑run report to the financial director for approval.
• Liaising with suppliers to query invoices, keeping an eye on detail for energy suppliers and potential duplications.
• Making interim ad‑hoc payments for employee expenses / urgent supplier payments for authorization by the management accountant.
• Entry and allocation of supplier payments on Sage 200.
• Bank reconciliation for all company bank accounts.
• Posting and reconciling the company credit card on Sage 200, presenting the monthly statement to the management accountant with receipts attached and fully referenced with the split of VAT back to the credit card statement.
• Prepare a weekly management information report and submit to the management accountant for approval before sending to the board of directors.
• Keep up to date with the filing of accounting records in a logical and consistent order.
• Dealing with incoming telephone calls and general reception duties.
• Assist with other general accounting and administration matters as and when required.
• Maintain beneficiaries and input of BACS payments into HSBC Online Banking System – maintain security of HSBC Online Banking System.
• Send weekly remittances to suppliers following BACS payments being made.
• Make payments of PAYE/CIS tax and National Insurance contributions to HMRC.
• Prepare an outstanding supplier invoice listing and email to both the management accountant & financial director monthly.
• General filing of accounting documents.
• Assist with other general accounting and administration matters as and when required and provide holiday cover for other companies within the group.

Benefits

• Additional leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Free parking
• On‑site parking
• Work from home

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

Job Type: Full‑time, Permanent

Location: Hybrid remote in Diss IP22 4RG