Purchase Ledger Clerk / Accounts Assistant

Location: Horsham, UK Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:30pm Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Clerk / Accounts Assistant to join a busy and supportive Finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong accounts payable experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in accuracy, organisation, and problem-solving. Alongside purchase ledger responsibilities, you will also play a key role in treasury management and cashflow reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Process, check, code, verify and obtain approval for supplier invoices

Match supplier invoices to purchase orders

Reconcile supplier statements and maintain accurate records

Liaise with suppliers to resolve queries efficiently

Complete daily and monthly bank reconciliations and escalate discrepancies

Update daily cashflow and maintain cashflow forecasts

Assist in producing 13-week and monthly cashflow reports

Process employee expenses

Calculate and process VAT

Prepare and process payment runs

Create leasing invoices and support leasing approvals

Monitor finance inboxes

Support detailed supplier reconciliations

Provide ad-hoc assistance to the wider finance team

About You

You will be highly organised, detail-focused and comfortable managing multiple priorities. You'll be confident working independently while also contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.

Essential Skills & Experience:

Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role

Strong understanding of accounts payable and treasury processes

Excellent Microsoft Excel skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

High level of accuracy and attention to detail

Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively

Desirable:

Experience using Sage 200 or Microsoft Business Central