Robert Half is partnering with a fast-growing, PE-backed homecare group to recruit a Purchase Clerk. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a £30m turnover business with multiple companies and over 50 branches across the South of England. You'll be at the heart of the finance function, managing the group's purchase ledger, banking operations, intercompany transactions, and branch finance processes. Working closely with the Management Accountant, Payroll, and branch managers, you'll ensure accurate, timely financial processing in a fast-paced, multi-company environment.Salary: £28,000 per annum | Holiday: 25 days | Pension: Workplace scheme Location: Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 days homeKey responsibilities:<ul data-end="1426" data-start="871"><li data-end="956" data-start="871">Manage high-volume purchase ledger and intercompany transactions across the group</li><li data-end="1046" data-start="957">Process supplier invoices, post month-end journals, and reconcile supplier statements</li><li data-end="1129" data-start="1047">Own group banking activities, including payroll, supplier, and ad hoc payments</li><li data-end="1205" data-start="1130">Maintain daily cash flow reporting and reconcile multiple bank accounts</li><li data-end="1270" data-start="1206">Oversee petty cash, staff expenses, and company credit cards</li><li data-end="1347" data-start="1271">Assist with VAT returns, statutory reporting, and branch finance queries</li><li data-start="1348" data-end="1426">Liaise confidently with branch managers and internal/external stakeholders</li></ul>About you:<ul data-start="1445" data-end="1856"><li data-start="1445" data-end="1504">Proven experience in a high-volume purchase ledger role</li><li data-end="1556" data-start="1505">Experience in a multi-company group environment</li><li data-start="1557" data-end="1641">Strong understanding of end-to-end purchase ledger and cash management processes</li><li data-start="1642" data-end="1713">Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to meet tight deadlines</li><li data-start="1714" data-end="1768">Confident communicator, able to work independently</li><li data-start="1769" data-end="1822">Intermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)</li><li data-start="1823" data-end="1856">Experienced with Sage Line 50</li></ul>Working pattern: Hybrid - 3 days in the office, 2 days from home.This is a hands-on, highly visible role within a PE-backed, ambitious business that values efficiency, accuracy, and collaboration. If you're looking for a challenging finance role with real ownership, this could be the perfect next step.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuMzIzODAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">

Leatherhead, Surrey
remote
Permanent
28000 - 30000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half is partnering with a fast-growing, PE-backed homecare group to recruit a Purchase Clerk. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a £30m turnover business with multiple companies and over 50 branches across the South of England. You'll be at the heart of the finance function, managing the group's purchase ledger, banking operations, intercompany transactions, and branch finance processes. Working closely with the Management Accountant, Payroll, and branch managers, you'll ensure accurate, timely financial processing in a fast-paced, multi-company environment.Salary: £28,000 per annum | Holiday: 25 days | Pension: Workplace scheme Location: Hybrid - 3 days office / 2 days homeKey responsibilities:<ul data-end="1426" data-start="871"><li data-end="956" data-start="871">Manage high-volume purchase ledger and intercompany transactions across the group</li><li data-end="1046" data-start="957">Process supplier invoices, post month-end journals, and reconcile supplier statements</li><li data-end="1129" data-start="1047">Own group banking activities, including payroll, supplier, and ad hoc payments</li><li data-end="1205" data-start="1130">Maintain daily cash flow reporting and reconcile multiple bank accounts</li><li data-end="1270" data-start="1206">Oversee petty cash, staff expenses, and company credit cards</li><li data-end="1347" data-start="1271">Assist with VAT returns, statutory reporting, and branch finance queries</li><li data-start="1348" data-end="1426">Liaise confidently with branch managers and internal/external stakeholders</li></ul>About you:<ul data-start="1445" data-end="1856"><li data-start="1445" data-end="1504">Proven experience in a high-volume purchase ledger role</li><li data-end="1556" data-start="1505">Experience in a multi-company group environment</li><li data-start="1557" data-end="1641">Strong understanding of end-to-end purchase ledger and cash management processes</li><li data-start="1642" data-end="1713">Highly organised, detail-oriented, and able to meet tight deadlines</li><li data-start="1714" data-end="1768">Confident communicator, able to work independently</li><li data-start="1769" data-end="1822">Intermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables)</li><li data-start="1823" data-end="1856">Experienced with Sage Line 50</li></ul>Working pattern: Hybrid - 3 days in the office, 2 days from home.This is a hands-on, highly visible role within a PE-backed, ambitious business that values efficiency, accuracy, and collaboration. If you're looking for a challenging finance role with real ownership, this could be the perfect next step.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/cnlhbi50dWNrZXIuMzIzODAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-02-19T14:52:06Z