Sales and Purchase Ledger Clerk

One to One Personnel

  • Southend-on-Sea, Essex
  • £14.00 per hour
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 16 hours ago
Sales & Purchase Ledger Clerk – TemporarySouthend-on-Sea | £14.00 |Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm or 8am – 4pmRole OverviewWe are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Sales & Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our clients finance team on a temporary basis ongoing. This dual-role position involves managing both sales and purchase ledger activities, ensuring accurate financial records, timely invoicing, and effective credit control. You will play a key part in maintaining smooth financial operations and supporting the Head of Finance with day-to-day tasks.Sales Ledger Responsibilities
  • Verify sales invoices against loading lists and post entries to Sage
  • Add HSBC Receivables Finance (RF) bank details to designated invoices
  • Scan and email invoices to customers promptly
  • Maintain organised filing of all sales documentation
  • Post incoming cash from RF and file remittance advice where applicable
  • Perform credit control duties, including chasing outstanding payments
  • Check customer credit limits and monitor RF messages
  • Set up new customer accounts, verifying registered names and company numbers
  • Monitor third-party payment platforms and self-billed accounts
Purchase Ledger Responsibilities
  • Maintain and update the purchase order log
  • Match delivery notes with invoices and obtain managerial approval
  • Post purchase invoices to Sage accurately
  • Cross-check invoices against stock sheets
  • File all purchase-related documentation systematically
  • Reconcile supplier statements and request missing invoices as needed
  • Manage CHEP pallet movements by inputting loading lists and reconciling with deliveries
  • Process daily payments as required
General Duties
  • Provide administrative and financial support to the Head of Finance
  • Assist with ad hoc finance tasks and reporting as needed
Skills & Experience
  • Proven experience in a similar finance or ledger role
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Proficiency in Sage accounting software
  • Good understanding of credit control and reconciliation processes
  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
What’s in it for you?
  • This is a temporary role ongoing
  • £14.00 per hour weekly pay
  • 9:00am – 5:00pm or 8:00am - 4:00pm (can be fairly flexible)
  • Onsite parking
  • Holiday pay accrued

One to One Personnel