Purchase Ledger Clerk

SES Water is a local water company dedicated to providing high-quality water and exceptional service to our customers. With a rich history of serving the communities in the Southeast of England, we are committed to delivering a reliable and sustainable water supply, ensuring that our customers have access to safe and clean water every day.

What We Offer:

SES Water value our employee’s wellbeing and have created a package to care for both your financial needs and personal wellbeing.

• Generous salary; £28,000 - £30,000
• Group personal pension plan with up to 10% employer contribution.
• Life assurance for peace of mind.
• Financial education, savings, and loans support.
• Cycle to Work Scheme for eco-conscious commuting.
• 25 days of annual leave for work-life balance.
• Simply Health healthcare cashback scheme and Surgical Choices.
• Service and MOT discounts at our on-site garage.
• One paid day per year for volunteering in the community

Position Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our ambitious and dedicated Finance Team. You will be responsible for matching and processing supplier invoices in a timely and accurate manner as well as preparing reconciliations of supplier accounts on a regular basis and to provide the highest standard of service and communications to our suppliers.

Main Duties:

• Supplier Invoices - matching supplier invoices to authorised orders.
• Processing of supplier invoices and credit notes on the Navision software.
• Chasing up orders and invoices that require authorisation.
• Supplier statements- reconciling supplier statements to monthly ledger balances.
• Liaising with suppliers by telephone and writing in order to sort out any queries
• Payment runs - assisting in the preparation for periodic payment runs (4 per month).
• Scanning of Invoices and Credit Notes

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Previous Purchase Ledger experience is required
• Ability to work flexibly and under pressure and ability to work to deadlines
• Practical knowledge of spreadsheets in Excel
• Good verbal communication skills
• Good numeracy skills
• Polite and pleasant telephone manner
• Prepared to learn new skills
• Close attention to detail
• Enjoy working as part of a team and take actions to promote positive team working
• Self-managing and the ability to work unsupervised
• Minimum grade C in GCSE Mathematics and English Language, or equivalent

A forward-thinking utility company, SES Water is driven by innovation and environmental responsibility. We continuously invest in cutting-edge technologies and sustainable practices to protect and preserve our precious water resources while meeting the evolving needs of our customers.

We thrive on the knowledge and life experiences of our colleagues, recognizing that our differences bring diverse perspectives and make us a great team. We welcome people who live our values, bring their true selves to work, and have a desire to share their lived experience to serve our communities both now and in the future.

Please let us know if you need any support during the application process.