Purchase Ledger Controller in Ipswich, Suffolk

Job Description

Purchase Ledger Controller

Office Based

Free On-Site Parking

We are seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Controller to join a busy finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys improving processes, maintaining strong financial controls, and ensuring the smooth running of a high-volume purchase ledger function.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will take ownership of the purchase ledger and expenses function, playing a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end activities, and driving operational efficiencies across the finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day purchase ledger function, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and on time.
• Monitor and process employee expenses.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any invoice or account queries.
• Prepare and process supplier payment runs, including BACS payments.
• Review and maintain creditor ledgers and supplier accounts.
• Investigate discrepancies relating to invoices, purchase orders and stock transactions.
• Support month-end processes and reporting deadlines.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Strong knowledge of purchase ledger processes and financial controls.
• Experience of improving processes and implementing change.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Experience handling high volumes of transactions accurately and efficiently.

If you are an experienced Purchase Ledger professional who enjoys taking ownership, improving processes, and working in a fast-paced finance environment, we'd love to hear from you.