Purchase Ledger clerk

Stoke BMW

Working hours: 37.5 hours per week; Monday to Friday 08:30 to 17:00

Salary: £23,100- £26,250 per annum (depending upon experience)

Due to an internal promotion we are looking for a Purchase Ledger Clerk. Based at Lookers Stoke BMW, we have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our friendly team. You will report directly to our Market Area Accountant and will cover all aspects of Purchase Ledger for all of our Stoke dealerships within the Group. 

Our Purchase Ledger Clerks are fundamental within our Accounting department; without them our essential documentation wouldn’t be processed on time!  It is essential they build strong lasting relations with our internal Management teams as well as external customers and work at pace whilst maintaining accuracy. 

• Registering and Passing Invoices
• Maintaining Accounts & Reviewing POA's
• Maintaining company’s purchase ledger
• Reconciling supplier accounts & statements and processing payment
• Ensuring all documents are processed on time, accurately and fully
• Liaising with internal management and external customers
• Assisting with closedown of Purchase ledger at month end

The ideal candidate will have a background within Purchase Ledger or an Accounts department and show excellent computer literacy. An individual who has worked within the Motor industry would also be ideal, however not essential. 

You will possess organisational abilities as well as excellent communication; this will enable you to build lasting relationships with customers as well as your fellow team members. Furthermore, you will cope well under pressure meaning you can meet tight deadlines with ease.

If your skills and experience match what we are looking for, please apply today and a member of the Talent Acquisition Team will be in touch.

About us: We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.  

We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.

Core Benefits:

• Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business
• Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service
• Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave
• Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments

Health & Wellbeing:

• Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs
• Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing
• Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments
• Critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments

Financial Wellbeing:

• MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly app
• Free Will writing services to help plan for the future
• Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection

Leisure & Lifestyle:

• Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle
• Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence
• Access to home and technology vouchers
• bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts

We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels.

Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential. 

If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driving licence check will also be carried out. Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.