The Role

We have an exciting opportunity to join JBA Group Limited as a Purchase Ledger Clerk based in our Skipton office. The role will report to the Accounts Supervisor. You will work within a small friendly team and will need to have good organisational skills to be able to work to strict deadlines.

You will be joining an award-winning environmental and engineering consultancy which puts innovation, sustainability and resilience at the heart of its work.

We are independent and staff-owned under a stewardship model which drives long term decision making and investment. We have offices in the UK, Ireland, Romania, India, Singapore and Australia. Our people are all important and we invest heavily in life-long learning and skills development.

Your role

• Daily invoice processing for purchase ledger

• Daily query resolution

• Working in a fast paced and close-knit accounts team, reporting to the Accounts Supervisor

• Ability to deputise for the Accounts Supervisor

• Ability to liaise with all levels within the business

• Manage invoice workflows, including project coding and matching with purchase orders to ensure correct approvals and compliance

• Managing aged and negative balances on supplier ledger.

• Manage aged purchase orders, closing outdated or redundant orders to maintain data integrity

• Manage the supplier master data, handling new supplier setups, and ensuring all existing records remain accurate and up to date

• Prepare and post daily cashbook entries

• Process routine batch and ad hoc payment runs across multi currencies

• Managing the Accounts Payable close off process in line with monthly management accounts deadlines

• Perform regular supplier statement reconciliations and proactively communicate with suppliers regarding any missing documentation

• Review, update and maintain comprehensive Standard

Operating Procedures for the Accounts Payable function

• Carry out other ad hoc duties as required.

The team member we’re looking for

We are seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk, who is self motivated, organised and has good time management skills to allow them to meet strict deadlines.

Candidates should be comfortable working in a small accounts team, but also be confident in their ability to communicate effectively at all levels with colleagues across the group of companies.

Qualifications

GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) required.

AAT qualifications desirable but essential.

Essential attributes for the role

• Previous purchase ledger experience within a finance team

• Solid knowledge of end-to-end accounts payable processes

• Strong understanding of invoice processing, payment cycles, and supplier management

• Highly organised and deadline focused

• Competent in Microsoft Excel and finance systems (e.g. Sage 200)

• Strong numeracy skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage large volumes of transactions

• Positive and proactive approach to problem solving.

Desirable attributes for the role

• Experience with international suppliers and multi-currency transactions

• Understanding of VAT treatment

• Knowledge of the Fair Payment Code.

Location and contact

JBA supports hybrid working which provides for greater flexibility with the way that we work.

The role will be located in our modern, eco-friendly offices at Broughton Park, near Skipton, North Yorkshire and includes ample free parking and EV charging points. This unique work setting sits on the boundary of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and offers easy access to stunning countryside. Skipton is a bustling market town with great schools, services and leisure facilities, and is within easy reach of Leeds, Bradford, Manchester and the Lake District.

The JBA Family

The JBA Group is a family of environmental, engineering and risk management companies committed to exceptional service and helping clients and communities build resilience to flood and environmental risk in a changing climate. We're leading the way to integrate science and technology to provide our clients with a forward-thinking view of climate resilience.

We can only do this through our fantastic team, and we believe in providing a competitive salary, flexible working conditions and great benefits package. Our continued independence is assured by our unique ‘guardianship’ model which means all shares are held by JBA employees and Staff Trust.

Alongside this, we’re focused on helping our staff develop their skills and offer a generous training budget to every member of staff, as well as a professional development programme and support in the attainment of professional qualifications including chartered membership.

We invest in our staff’s mental health and wellbeing, encouraging our staff to maintain a healthy work-life balance and organising social activities from bake sales and book clubs to badminton. We also invest in the wider community by funding our own charitable foundation, the JBA Trust, supporting sustainability initiatives such as tree planting, and facilitating outreach visits by our team of STEM ambassadors.

JBA is committed to creating and sustaining a working environment in which everyone has an equal opportunity to fulfil their potential and we welcome applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer, support veterans of the defence forces back into work, and promote a menopause-friendly workplace, having signed the Menopause Workplace Pledge.

All roles will be considered for part-time or flexible working, and we encourage applications from candidates who may be returning to work after a career break for any reason, or who are looking to change industry.

No unsolicited CVs from Agencies. All Agencies should note that if JBA receives an application via other means - even if it comes after your first contact with us - there will be no contractual entitlement to an introduction fee or other fees. In sending us any applications you are deemed to have agreed to these terms.