Brinks
Purchase Ledger Clerk
United Kingdom · Work style not stated · Full time
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- EmployerBrinks
- LocationUnited Kingdom
- Work styleWork style not stated
- Employment typeFull time
- Employer posted
Ledger Clerk
Finance Department | Full Time | Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
Join a Finance Team Where Accuracy, Improvement and Collaboration Matter
We're looking for a detail-oriented Ledger Clerk to join our growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong ledger experience who enjoys taking ownership, working with accuracy, and helping to drive continuous improvement within a fast-paced business.
Reporting to the Ledger Supervisor and working closely with the wider finance team, you'll play a key role in ensuring our sales and purchase ledgers operate efficiently, invoices are processed accurately, and month-end activities are completed to the highest standard.
If you're highly organised, enjoy problem-solving, and are looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact, we'd love to hear from you.
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What You'll Be Doing
As Ledger Clerk, you'll be responsible for the day-to-day management of ledger activities including:
Purchase & Sales Ledger
- Processing supplier and customer invoices accurately and efficiently
- Raising sales invoices across multiple income streams
- Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
- Processing credit notes and maintaining accurate supporting records
- Ensuring all ledger transactions comply with internal controls and procedures
Payments & Collections
- Allocating customer receipts and supplier payments
- Processing weekly BACS runs and ad-hoc payment requests
- Managing monthly direct debit collections
- Producing customer statements and supporting debt collection activities
- Working alongside internal teams to resolve disputes and outstanding balances
Month-End Support
- Reviewing aged debtors and creditors
- Preparing accruals, prepayments and balance sheet reconciliations
- Maintaining accurate records and audit evidence
- Supporting month-end reporting and financial controls
Continuous Improvement
- Identifying opportunities to improve and automate processes
- Supporting finance projects and ad-hoc analysis
- Working collaboratively with colleagues to enhance efficiency across the ledger function
What We're Looking For
Essential
- Previous experience working within a finance, accounts payable, accounts receivable or ledger environment
- Strong Excel skills
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent numerical skills
- Organised and methodical approach to work
- Self-motivated with the ability to prioritise workloads
- Flexible and proactive attitude
Desirable
- Experience using Sage X3 or similar ERP systems
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Word and Outlook
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Why Join Us?
- Be part of a supportive and collaborative finance team
- Opportunity to take ownership of key processes
- Exposure to a broad range of finance activities
- Contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives
- Develop your skills within a business that values accuracy, accountability and continuous improvement
Apply Today
If you're an experienced Ledger Clerk, Accounts Assistant, Purchase Ledger Clerk, Sales Ledger Clerk or Finance Administrator looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and become an integral part of our finance team.
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