Cost Accountant jobs in United Kingdom

Salary: Up to £28,000 per annum, depending on experience

Closing Date: 31st December 2025

Are you ready to take the next step in your finance career with one of the North’s leading security providers?

At Gough & Kelly, we’re offering a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and motivated individual to join our busy finance team as a Purchase Ledger Clerk at our Leeds HQ.

• Permanent, full-time
• 37.5 hours per week

The Purchase Ledger Clerk is responsible for managing supplier invoices, processing payments, and maintaining accurate financial records. This role requires strong attention to detail and proficiency in accounting software.

• Invoice Processing: Accurately receive, verify, and process incoming supplier invoices, ensuring all details are correct and coded to the appropriate accounts.
• Account Reconciliation: Regularly reconcile supplier accounts to ensure balances match and follow up on any missing invoices or misallocated payments.
• Payment Management: Prepare payment runs in line with supplier terms and company cash flow, ensuring all authorisation protocols are followed.
• Dispute Resolution: Liaise with suppliers to handle queries and resolve disputes, maintaining positive relationships.
• Record Maintenance: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all transactions, ensuring documents are filed according to company procedures.
• Reporting: Assist with the preparation of reports for month-end and year-end close, including aged creditor analysis and accruals for unpaid invoices.

• Experience: Minimum of 3 years’ experience in purchase ledger or accounts payable roles, with proven ability to manage invoice processing, supplier reconciliations, and query resolution.
• Educational Background: GCSEs in Mathematics and IT are often preferred; A-levels in relevant subjects are advantageous.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage, SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks) and strong Microsoft Excel skills (e.g., VLOOKUPs, pivot tables).
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy when handling numerical data and financial records.
• Organisational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently and meet deadlines.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication to liaise effectively with suppliers and internal teams.

We value hard work and commitment, and in return, we offer a competitive salary and a growing benefits package, including:

• Salary: £25k to £28k per annum, depending on experience
• Generous holiday entitlement – 24 days (with service), plus 8 bank holidays
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Private Healthcare Scheme (with service)
• Employee Benefits Programme (with service)
• Ongoing training and development
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Company social events

Gough & Kelly are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed not only to our legal obligations but also to the positive promotion of equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.