Accounts Payable Clerk — Detail-Driven & Accurate

Confidential; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our Finance team in Peterborough. The role focuses on maintaining accurate purchase ledger records, ensuring timely processing of invoices and payments, and supporting day-to-day finance activities.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger, or Finance Assistant roles.
• Accounting graduates encouraged.
• Strong attention to detail and high accuracy.
• Good understanding of accounting processes and financial controls.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain purchase ledger accounts, ensuring records are accurate and up to date.
• Review ledgers regularly to minimise aged debt and resolve queries.
• Download and allocate bank statements daily.
• Investigate and resolve cash allocation issues with supporting documents.
• Process supplier invoices and credit notes accurately and within timescales.
• Reconcile intercompany invoices and credits.
• Code invoices and credit notes to correct nominal ledger accounts.
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations (monthly/ad hoc).
• Prepare and process payment runs following procedures.
• Process ad hoc payment requests and employee expenses with proper approvals.
• Assist with month-end processes and reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel

Communication

Time management

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Confidential is seeking a detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our Finance team in Peterborough. The role focuses on maintaining accurate purchase ledger records, ensuring timely processing of invoices and payments, and supporting day-to-day finance activities.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy.