Purchase Ledger Clerk

DK Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established business in Plymouth is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to join their finance team. This role involves maintaining supplier records, resolving queries, and supporting efficient payment processes. Ideal candidates will have strong purchase ledger experience and excellent attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Solid purchase ledger experience required.
• Confident Excel user (intermediate to advanced level).

Responsibilities

• Archiving and recording invoices and related documents.
• Handling internal and external supplier queries.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies.

Skills

Purchase Ledger

Attention to Detail

Organisational Skills

Communication

Tools

ERP Systems

Excel

Job description

DK Recruitment are partnering with a well-established business in Plymouth to recruit an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant to join their busy finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong purchase ledger experience who enjoys a mix of transactional finance and problem-solving.
Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, you ll play a key role in maintaining accurate supplier records, resolving queries, and supporting efficient payment processes across a multi-supplier ledger.

Key Responsibilities:

• Archiving and recording invoices and related documents
• Handling internal and external supplier queries professionally and promptly
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
• Managing aged creditors and clearing outstanding items
• Matching EDI invoices to goods received notes (GRNs) in preparation for payment
• Raising credit requests and resolving delivery booking queries
• Liaising with internal teams, including store staff, to investigate discrepancies
• Completing general administrative tasks as required by your line manager
• Working both independently and collaboratively within the finance team

What We re Looking For:

• Solid purchase ledger experience
• Familiarity with ERP systems
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Confident Excel user (intermediate to advanced level)
• Good communicator with the ability to build strong working relationships
• Proactive approach and ability to manage time effectively

This role offers a chance to be part of a collaborative and fast-paced team, with a business that values accuracy, efficiency, and continuous improvement in its finance processes.

If you're looking for a new opportunity in the Plymouth area where you can make an immediate impact, we'd love to hear from you.