Location:              Bristol, BS5

Salary:                  £24,740 per annum (pro-rated)

Hours:                  Full time

Contract:              FTC 6 months

Join Our Award-Winning Team at Carbase!

Carbase are a family-owned business and over the past two decades have become the largest independent pre-owned dealership in the Southwest. With four Carbase locations, including Vanbase Bristol, and a dedicated team of over 200 staff. Our commitment to excellence has earned us prestigious accolades, including the Great Place to Work award and the People and Culture Award from Autotrader in 2023 and 2024.

We are seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our busy Bristol Finance team on a part time basis on a 6-month fixed term contract.

Key responsibilities:

• Process invoices accurately and efficiently into our DMS system.
• Act as the first point of contact for all purchase ledger-related queries.
• Reconcile monthly supplier statements, requesting invoice copies as needed.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, working closely with budget holders to problem-solve financial queries.
• Process and facilitate payments for employee expenses.
• Conduct monthly and year-end reconciliations, correcting mis-postings through invoice adjustments or journals.
• Distribute remittance advices to suppliers.
• Handle general administrative tasks, including filing invoices, credit notes, purchase orders, supplier statements, and BACS documentation.

Person Specification:

• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above)
• Relevant experience in a similar purchase ledger or accounts payable role
• Understanding of invoice processing, reconciliation, and general financial administration
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial processing
• Good problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Competent user of all MS applications, particularly Excel and other spreadsheet tools
• Strong time management and the ability to manage workload efficiently

Benefits:

• 31 days annual leave increasing to 35 days
• Access to BHSF Health Cash Plan
• Access to company pension scheme
• In-store discounts on car purchases and servicing
• ‘Refer a friend’ scheme
• Health and Wellbeing support via ‘Ben’
• Bike to work scheme
• Access to ‘Money@Work’

Contact information

Charlotte Mills