At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage high-volume purchase ledger transactions and ensure accurate invoice matching.
- Company: Established logistics organisation with a friendly and supportive work culture.
- Benefits: Salary of £30,000–£35,000, hybrid working options, and career development opportunities.
- Other info: Excel skills and interest in accounting qualifications are beneficial.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic finance team and kickstart your accounting career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Numerically confident, organised, with purchase ledger experience preferred but not essential for quick learners.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 35000 £ per year.
Working Arrangements
Office-based initially, with up to two days working from home after probation.
About the Client
Our client is a well-established organisation operating within the Logistics / Distribution / Supply Chain sector, supporting a broad customer base across the UK.
They offer a friendly, supportive working environment where teamwork, accuracy and professional development are valued.
About the Job
An excellent opportunity to join a busy finance team of five, managing high-volume purchase ledger transactions.
The role involves detailed invoice matching across multiple purchase orders, making exceptional attention to detail essential.
Duties will include
- Processing high volumes of supplier invoices and credit notes.
- Accurately matching complex, multi-line invoices against purchase orders.
- Investigating discrepancies and resolving supplier queries.
- Preparing payment runs and reconciling supplier accounts.
- Maintaining short-term cash flow records.
- Using Excel and accounting systems to support accurate financial processing.
- About the Successful Applicant
You will be numerically confident, highly organised and exceptionally accurate.
Ideally, you will have one to two years' purchase ledger or accounts payable experience, although bright, quick learners will also be considered.
Excel skills and an interest in pursuing accounting qualifications would be beneficial.
Please include academic qualifications and grades on your CV.
What You Will Receive in Return
A salary of £30,000–£35,000, potential hybrid working after probation and the opportunity to develop your accounting career within a supportive, established finance team.
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Purchase Ledger Controller in Wokingham employer: Wade Macdonald
Wade Macdonald is an exceptional employer that values strategic leadership and employee development, offering a dynamic work culture in Reading. With a focus on hybrid working, employees enjoy flexibility while engaging in meaningful projects that shape compensation frameworks across the UK and internationally. The company fosters growth through continuous learning opportunities and a collaborative environment, making it an ideal place for professionals seeking to make a significant impact in their careers.
