Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk
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Position Overview & Specifications
Overview
Reference
BSPLC0623
Salary
£26,500 - £28,500/annum
Job Location
- United Kingdom - England - South West England - Bristol - Bristol
Job Type
Permanent
Posted
08 June 2023
Salary: £26,500 - £28,500 dependent on experience
Contract: Full-time and Permanent
Hours: 37.5 per week - Monday to Friday - 09:00am-17:00pm
Carbase is a family-owned business that's grown in the last 20 years into the largest independent, pre-owned dealership in the Southwest.
We’re now looking for a Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our Bristol Admin team, who will oversee the day-to-day output of the Purchase Ledger function, and ensure an efficient workflow within a high-volume environment (>5,000 invoices per month).
You’ll be the first point of contact for all enquires and questions from within and without the business and will play an integral part in the improvement of systems, processes and procedures across the Purchase Ledger team.
About the role:
- Under the guidance of the Office Manager you’ll oversee the workflow of Purchase Ledger Clerks (x2) and manage their performance
- Ensure the team are kept on task and results focused
- Match and code invoices
- Be responsible for the processing of supplier payment runs
- And reconcile supplier statements
- Ensuring that supplier accounts are maintained accurately and efficiently
- While liaising with other departments to resolve supplier queries
- Building and developing relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders as the first point of contact for the Purchase Ledger
The successful candidate will have:
- A Good standard of English and Maths: (GCSE Level C and above, or Numeracy and Literacy Level 2 on the NQF or equivalent)
- Ability to prioritise workloads and work to deadlines
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Excellent IT skills including MS Excel, Word, Outlook
- Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the Purchase Ledger function
- Knowledge and awareness of the importance of confidentiality and data protection
DESIRABLE:
- Attainment of NVQ Level 3 qualifications or equivalent (e.g. A Levels, AVCE)
- Experience in collating, analysing and presenting data and information efficiently, accurately and methodically
- Experience in managing purchase ledger clerks
- 2+ years’ experience in a supervisory role within Finance
- Experience within the automotive industry
What we offer:
- Great annual leave: 31 days including bank holidays increasing to 35 over 5 years
- 'Refer a Friend/Family' scheme with a £500
- Development & progression opportunities
- Contribution based pension scheme
- Health & Wellbeing support through 'Ben'
- Discounts on in-house car purchases & servicing
- Eyecare voucher scheme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
If being a Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk with us sounds like the job for you, please apply today!
Contact information
Sam Carr
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Motor Vehicle Dealers
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk roles across Carbase's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Motor Vehicle Dealers.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £26,500 - £28,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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