Purchase Ledger Clerk
Office Based | Monday to Friday | 9:00am - 5:30pm
We are recruiting for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join an established finance team.
This is a hands-on purchase ledger role, responsible for processing supplier invoices across a number of Group companies, managing supplier queries, completing reconciliations and supporting with weekly payment runs.
We are looking for someone with at least 2 years' solid purchase ledger / accounts payable experience who is confident managing their own workload and dealing directly with suppliers and internal teams.
The Role
Key responsibilities will include:
- Processing contractor and supplier invoices across multiple Group companies
- Managing multiple finance mailboxes and ensuring invoices are processed accurately and efficiently
- Matching invoices to purchase orders and investigating any price or quantity discrepancies
- Liaising with suppliers and internal teams to resolve invoice queries
- Taking ownership of invoices placed on hold and proactively working to resolve outstanding issues
- Completing monthly supplier statement reconciliations and investigating any discrepancies
- Preparing weekly supplier payment runs for approval and payment
- Posting daily cash transactions
- Assisting with the setup and maintenance of new and existing supplier accounts
- Processing sundry and ad-hoc payments as required
- Responding to general accounts queries from regional teams
- Supporting the finance team with year-end audit requests
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies within the purchase ledger function
- Providing general finance and administrative support when required
About You
To be considered for this role, you will ideally have:
- A minimum of 2 years' solid Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable experience
- Experience completing supplier statement reconciliations
- Confidence resolving supplier and invoice queries
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a busy workload
- Good attention to detail and accuracy
- A professional and confident telephone manner
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- A proactive and process-driven approach
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team while taking ownership of your own workload
Desirable:
- Experience using Qube software
- Good Excel skills
- AAT qualified or currently studying towards AAT
Hours
- Monday to Friday
- 9:00am - 5:30pm
- 1-hour unpaid lunch
- Fully office based
Benefits
- 25 days' annual leave
- Free onsite parking
- Company pension - 4% employee / 4% employer contribution
- Death in Service - 3x annual salary
- Company sickness scheme
This role would suit an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk or Accounts Assistant looking for a stable position within an established finance team.
Purchase Ledger Clerk in Alderley Edge employer: Adele Carr Recruitment Limited Careers
Join a well-established accountancy practice in North Wales that prioritises work-life balance and values its employees as individuals rather than numbers. With a supportive work culture, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to manage your own portfolio while building genuine client relationships, this role offers a rewarding environment for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their career.
Contact Details:
Adele Carr Recruitment Limited Careers Recruitment Team
