Purchase Ledger Clerk

Overview

Process supplier invoices, payments and ledger maintenance for Hargreaves Services

Key Responsibilities

• invoice processing
• 3-way matching
• bacs payments
• statement reconciliation
• ledger maintenance
• compliance checks

Tasks

You will take ownership of supplier accounts, resolve queries efficiently, and contribute to the smooth running of the purchase ledger function. This is a hands-on role within a collaborative team environment, supporting the wider finance function and operational teams. We are looking for a diligent and detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our finance team on a full-time basis. Based on-site in Esh Winning and reporting to the Sales and Purchase Supervisor, this role is essential to ensuring supplier invoices and payments are processed accurately and on time. -Support audit requests and month-end close activities -Proactively resolve invoice variances with suppliers and internal teams -Process purchase invoices in the accounting system -Respond to supplier and site queries in a timely and professional manner -Ensure 3-way matching of purchase orders, goods receipt notes, and invoices -Ensure compliance with CIS and VAT regulations -Raise BACS payment runs in line with payment schedules -Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies -Contribute to process improvements and support the Financial Controller with efficiency initiatives -Maintain tidy and accurate ledgers through regular housekeeping -Raise ad hoc payment requests when required -Create and update supplier account data -Manually code invoices and ensure appropriate authorisation

Requirements

• accounts payable
• gcses
• it aptitude
• communication
• independent
• detail

What You Bring

-Ability to work independently and manage daily responsibilities -Excellent communication and interpersonal skills -Strong attention to detail and organisational skills -Experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role is desirable -GCSEs (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics (minimum requirement) -An aptitude for IT and confidence using accounting systems

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About Hargreaves Services Plc

-Founded in 1994, the company evolved from coal-mining roots into a global diversified services business. -Operates across three main divisions: Services, Land and Raw Materials, expanding beyond its historical base. -Services delivers earthworks, logistics, mechanical & electrical contracting and waste handling across major infrastructure and manufacturing sectors. -Land division focuses on regenerating brownfield sites into mixed-use residential and commercial developments. -Raw Materials arm trades specialist industrial commodities and recycles steel waste via its German joint venture. -Operates internationally from its UK headquarters with centers in Hong Kong, South Africa and Germany. -Maintains a robust project pipeline in both development and services sectors. -Typical projects range from major infrastructure earthworks to logistics for industrial clients and brownfield development schemes. -The company pivoted away from coal in the 2020s, repurposing its land portfolio and diversifying its service offering. -Known for combining regeneration, engineering and logistics expertise in unique cross-sector projects.

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