Accounts Clerk - #2083470

Company Description

Workwear Uniform Group Ltd (WWUGL) is a leading provider of technical workwear, PPE, and bespoke corporate uniforms, serving a wide range of sectors including construction, rail, logistics, banking, retail, and tourism. With an annual turnover of approximately £100m and an international presence, the Group brings together several specialist brands covering the full workwear lifecycle. This integrated approach enables WWUGL to deliver comprehensive, cradle-to-grave solutions for its customers. The company is focused on innovation and has multiple projects underway that will further strengthen its market position and create new opportunities for customers, suppliers, and stakeholders. WWUGL offers a dynamic environment for individuals looking to contribute to a growing, forward-thinking organization.

Role Description

As an Accounts Clerk, you will support the Finance Department in the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, maintenance of accounting records, and administration of supplier accounts. The role requires a meticulous and methodical approach, ensuring that purchase ledger, treasury, and banking activities are completed efficiently and in accordance with company procedures. You will play a key role in supporting cash management, supplier payments, bank reconciliations, and general finance administration.

Responsibilities

The role is diverse and involves supporting all aspects of the finance function, including but not limited to:

· Processing purchase invoices accurately and in a timely manner.

· Matching supplier invoices to relevant Goods Received Notes (GRNs), ensuring all information is accurate and raising queries where discrepancies arise.

· Investigating and resolving supplier account queries, liaising with internal departments and external suppliers as required.

· Assisting with weekly and monthly supplier payment runs.

· Posting supplier payments, refunds, and other purchase ledger transactions.

· Performing regular supplier statement reconciliations to ensure the accuracy of outstanding liabilities.

· Maintaining supplier records, including setting up new supplier accounts and updating existing account information.

· Processing employee expense claims in accordance with company policies.

· Assisting with treasury activities, including monitoring cash balances and supporting daily cash management processes.

· Processing and recording banking transactions, including receipts, payments, transfers, and direct debits.

· Preparing and completing daily, weekly, and monthly bank reconciliations.

· Investigating and resolving banking discrepancies and unreconciled transactions.

· Assisting with the preparation of cash flow information and treasury reports.

· Supporting month-end and year-end finance procedures.

· Providing information and documentation required for internal and external audits.

· Maintaining accurate financial records and filing systems.

· Supporting the wider finance team with ad-hoc administrative and accounting tasks as required

KPI's

· Accurate and timely processing of purchase ledger transactions.

· Completion of supplier payments within agreed deadlines.

· Timely resolution of supplier and banking queries.

· Accurate bank reconciliations completed within reporting deadlines.

· Maintenance of accurate supplier and financial records.

Compliance with company financial controls and procedures.

Experience Required

· Minimum 2 years' experience in a finance, accounts payable, accounts clerk, or similar accounting role.

· Working knowledge of ERP accounting software.

· Experience with Microsoft Dynamics Navision is desirable.

· Experience processing purchase ledger transactions and supplier reconciliations.

· Experience with banking transactions and bank reconciliations is desirable.

· Exposure to treasury or cash management activities would be advantageous.

· Experience dealing with international suppliers is beneficial.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

· Numerate, accurate, and able to meet deadlines.

· Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.

· Ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple tasks effectively.

· Proactive and flexible approach to work within a busy finance environment.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Good computer literacy with strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.

· Advanced Excel skills are advantageous.

· Confident and professional telephone manner.

Minimum Education Requirements:

GCSE Maths and English at Grade C

Good level of spoken and written English

This is an onsite role