Purchase Ledger Clerk
South Leeds | Up to £30,000
This is a great opportunity to join a growing business in a Purchase Ledger role offering stability, development and a genuinely positive team environment.
Working as part of a friendly and supportive finance team, you’ll play a key role in ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and efficiently. The business is continuing to grow, and this position has been created as part of that natural expansion.
They’re particularly keen to bring in someone who is bright, approachable and motivated - someone who enjoys being part of a collaborative team and wants to develop their career within finance.
The Opportunity
You’ll join a central finance team supporting a busy and operationally focused business.
This role sits within the purchase ledger function and will involve managing supplier invoices, maintaining accurate records and supporting strong financial controls. You’ll work closely with colleagues across finance and the wider business to ensure processes run smoothly.
The role offers a structured environment with clear processes, making it well-suited to someone who enjoys organisation and attention to detail.
Why this role stands out
You’ll have the opportunity to:
- Be part of a growing finance team
- Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams
- Develop your experience within a supportive environment
- Contribute to improving processes over time
- Work in a business that values attitude and team fit
What you’ll get involved in
Your responsibilities will include:
- Processing supplier invoices accurately and within agreed timelines
- Matching invoices to purchase orders and resolving discrepancies
- Maintaining up-to-date supplier accounts and payment records
- Reconciling supplier statements and investigating differences
- Responding to supplier and internal queries
- Supporting audit requests and providing documentation where required
- Assisting with improvements to processes and controls within accounts payable
Who this is for
You’ll likely be someone who:
- Has experience in AP
- Demonstrates strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Is organised and able to manage multiple tasks
- Has good Excel and finance system skills
- Communicates confidently with both suppliers and colleagues
- Brings a positive, friendly and team-focused attitude
- Is ambitious and keen to develop within finance
The environment
The role is based in South Leeds, in modern offices that are easily accessible from Leeds city centre, with free on-site parking available.
The business offers flexible working and has a collaborative, down-to-earth culture where team fit and attitude are highly valued.
The reward
- Salary up to £30,000
- Flexible working
- Free on-site parking
- Modern office environment
- Opportunity to join a growing business
- Supportive and friendly team culture
How to prepare for a job interview at Ingham Frankland Fide
✨Know Your Numbers
Brush up on your financial knowledge, especially around accounts payable processes. Be ready to discuss how you've handled high volumes of invoices and reconciliations in the past. This will show that you understand the role and can hit the ground running.
✨Showcase Your Attention to Detail
Prepare examples that highlight your attention to detail. Discuss specific instances where your accuracy made a difference, such as catching discrepancies or improving processes. This is crucial for a Purchase Ledger Clerk, so make it count!
✨Communicate Effectively
Since you'll be dealing with suppliers and internal teams, practice articulating your thoughts clearly. Think about how you would explain complex issues simply. Good communication skills are key, so demonstrate your ability to build relationships during the interview.
✨Be Ready to Problem-Solve
Expect questions that test your problem-solving skills. Prepare scenarios where you resolved discrepancies or improved processes. Showing that you can think on your feet and find solutions will impress the interviewers and align with their need for efficiency.
