Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk

Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk

Temporary 30000 - 40000 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Air IT

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage supplier payments and support the Accounts Payable Manager in a dynamic finance team.
  • Company: Join Air IT, a supportive and collaborative tech company.
  • Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, hybrid working, and various employee perks.
  • Other info: Opportunities for ongoing learning and social events await you!
  • Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your skills in a fast-paced environment.
  • Qualifications: Experience in accounts payable and strong communication skills are essential.

The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.

  • Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk
  • Nottingham
  • (Maternity Cover FTC 12 months)
  • Hybrid

At Air IT, we're passionate about delivering exceptional service and creating a collaborative, supportive environment where our people can thrive.

We're looking for an experienced Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our Finance team and play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of our accounts payable function.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented individual who enjoys taking ownership, supporting colleagues, and driving continuous improvement within a busy finance environment.

What you’ll be doing

As a senior member of the Purchase Ledger team, you'll help ensure the efficient processing of supplier payments, expenses, and financial transactions while supporting the Accounts Payable Manager with day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities include

  • Reviewing and approving new supplier requests and supplier master record amendments
  • Preparing and processing weekly and monthly supplier payment runs
  • Processing and maintaining transactional postings within Business Central
  • Managing the Direct Debit supplier process
  • Overseeing the expense claims and purchase order process, ensuring compliance with company policies
  • Acting as a key point of contact for supplier and internal stakeholder queries, resolving issues effectively and professionally
  • Supporting the Accounts Payable Manager and providing cover during periods of absence
  • Providing first-line escalation support for complex supplier and operational queries
  • Contributing to finance and process improvement projects across the business
  • Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and controls within the purchase ledger function

About you

We're looking for someone who combines strong accounts payable experience with a collaborative and customer-focused approach.

You’ll ideally have

  • Previous experience in a Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk, Accounts Payable Supervisor, or similar role
  • Experience supporting or deputising for an Accounts Payable Manager
  • Strong understanding of purchase ledger, expenses, and purchase order processes
  • Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (BC) and SAP Concur would be advantageous
  • Excellent communication skills and the confidence to build relationships with suppliers and colleagues at all levels
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving and query management
  • The ability to work effectively within complex financial processes and deadlines
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload
  • A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on accuracy and delivering things right first time

Why join Air IT?

At Air IT, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

You'll be joining a supportive team where your ideas are valued, your development is encouraged, and you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact as we continue to grow.

If you're an experienced purchase ledger professional looking for your next challenge within a collaborative and fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.

  • Life at Air IT Group – Perks That Matter
  • 25 days’ annual leave, plus a celebration day
  • Enhanced family leave policies
  • Holiday purchase scheme
  • Paid volunteering days
  • EV car scheme
  • Air Perks employee discount platform
  • Eye care support
  • Virtual GP access
  • Technology vouchers
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Salary sacrifice pension
  • Group life assurance
  • Group income protection
  • Additional Benefits That Make a Difference
  • Hybrid working
  • Ongoing learning & development
  • Social events, competitions & incentives
  • Discount & cashback schemes
  • Equal Opportunities
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Air IT

Contact Details:

Air IT Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk

Accounts Payable Experience
Supplier Payment Processing
Financial Transaction Management
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
SAP Concur
Communication Skills
Problem-Solving Skills