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