Purchase Ledger Clerk - Maternity Cover

Purchase Ledger Clerk - Maternity Cover

Full-Time 25650 - 31350 Β£ / year (est.) No working from home possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Keep our purchase ledger running smoothly and accurately while processing invoices and payments.
  • Company: Join a friendly Finance team in a collaborative and respectful environment.
  • Benefits: Gain valuable experience in finance with a fixed-term contract and supportive colleagues.
  • Other info: Opportunity to develop your finance skills in a dynamic and supportive workplace.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact by ensuring timely payments and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
  • Qualifications: Organised, dependable, with attention to detail and good communication skills.

The predicted salary is between 25650 - 31350 Β£ per year.

We're looking for an organised and reliable Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our Finance team on a fixed-term basis to provide maternity cover. This is a hands-on role with responsibility for keeping our purchase ledger running smoothly and accurately. You'll work closely with colleagues across the business and our suppliers, making sure invoices are processed correctly, payments are made on time and queries are resolved quickly.

What you'll be doing:

  • Processing purchase ledger invoices accurately and on time
  • Managing the purchase ledger inbox and following up on required approvals
  • Preparing and processing regular supplier payment runs
  • Responding to supplier queries and helping maintain good supplier relationships
  • Allocating costs to the correct departments and budgets
  • Supporting the management of GRNI, particularly around month end
  • Maintaining accurate, well-organised and audit-ready finance records
  • Supporting the wider Finance team when required

What we're looking for:

  • You'll be someone who is organised, dependable and comfortable working with numbers.
  • Previous purchase ledger or accounts payable experience would be ideal, along with:
    • Good attention to detail
    • Confidence using accounting systems and Excel
    • Good communication skills
    • The ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines
    • A practical, collaborative approach to getting things done

You'll be joining a friendly Finance team in a business where we value being Collaborative, Respectful, Passionate, Open and Brave.

Contract: Fixed-term maternity cover, anticipated to be up to 18 months

Reports to: Finance Business Partner

Purchase Ledger Clerk - Maternity Cover employer: Eurilait Ltd

Eurilait Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises hygiene and food safety at their Evercreech site. Employees benefit from a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and ample opportunities for personal development and career progression, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career.

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Contact Details:

Eurilait Ltd Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Purchase Ledger Clerk - Maternity Cover

Purchase Ledger Management
Invoice Processing
Supplier Payment Processing
Attention to Detail
Accounting Systems Proficiency
Excel Skills
Communication Skills