Finance Officer – Purchase Ledger

About the role

We are seeking a Finance Officer to join a small, dynamic purchase ledger team. The role is primarily remote, with occasional face‑to‑face meetings in St Albans, Watford or Hemel Hempstead. You will report to the Purchase Ledger Manager and work closely with three other team members.

Key responsibilities

• Process purchase‑ledger invoices accurately and resolve any queries within set timeframes.
• Record all bank receipts, clear unallocated items and respond to related enquiries promptly.
• Post banking transactions from statements to the ledger and flag unusual items immediately.
• Perform regular reconciliations and ensure high‑quality customer service from the AP team.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a transactional finance or accounts‑payable role.
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and strong attention to detail.
• Proactive attitude with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Customer‑focused mindset and ability to work collaboratively within a small team.

Required skills

• Proficient use of Microsoft Excel.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Word.
• Experience with the broader MS Office suite.
• Strong data‑entry abilities and comfort working with numbers.