Purchase Ledger Clerk in Leeds

We are recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join the Finance team of an established and successful business. This is a key role within the finance function, responsible for ensuring supplier invoices, payments and account reconciliations are processed accurately, efficiently and in line with company policies and financial controls.

The role would suit someone with previous Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable or Finance Administration experience who is confident working with high volumes of invoices, managing supplier queries and maintaining accurate financial records. You will work closely with suppliers and internal teams including Procurement and Commercial, playing an important role in maintaining strong supplier relationships and supporting the wider Finance team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process supplier invoices and credit notes accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Code and process invoices in line with company procedures and financial controls.
• Match invoices against purchase orders and goods received notes where applicable.
• Support supplier payment runs and ensure agreed payment terms are achieved.
• Investigate and resolve invoice and payment queries promptly.
• Maintain accurate supplier accounts and financial records.
• Complete regular supplier statement reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Manage shared purchase ledger inboxes, responding to supplier and internal queries professionally.
• Work collaboratively with Procurement, Commercial and wider internal stakeholders.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities.
• Monitor aged creditor balances and take ownership of outstanding queries through to resolution.
• Maintain accurate supporting documentation for audit purposes.
• Ensure all purchase ledger activity complies with company policies, controls and audit requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve purchase ledger processes, systems and efficiencies.
• Provide wider support to the Finance team as required.

Skills & Experience:

• YOU MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITHIN PURCHASE LEDGER TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE.
• Experience processing a high volume of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Good understanding of supplier account reconciliations and payment processes.
• Experience resolving supplier invoice and payment queries.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate financial records.
• Experience using finance systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Good understanding of financial controls, authorisation processes and payment terms.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience supporting month-end activities would be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-focused and organised finance professional looking to join an established business where they can play an important role within the wider Finance function and contribute to ongoing process improvements.

Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to every applicant. We will contact those candidates whose experience most closely matches the requirements of the role.