Purcahse Ledger Clerk

SF Partners; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

SF Partners are recruiting a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a busy finance team on a 6-month fixed term contract. Hybrid working: 2 days in the office.

You will process a high volume of purchase invoices, code costs to nominal codes and projects, and prepare two supplier payment runs each month. Training will be provided for the ERP system and processes will develop over the contract.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchase ledger or accounts payable.
• Logical, methodical approach with strong attention to detail.
• Confident processing invoices and allocating costs.
• Good organisation and ability to meet deadlines.
• Capable in high-volume invoice environment.

Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of purchase invoices and credit notes.
• Code invoices to the relevant nominal codes and projects.
• Review invoice information and ensure costs are allocated correctly.
• Prepare and process two supplier payment runs each month.
• Investigate and resolve invoice and supplier queries.
• Maintain accurate purchase ledger records and meet deadlines.
• Work with finance team to support smooth running of the purchase ledger.
• Learn and adapt to new systems and processes.

Skills

Purchase ledger experience

Attention to detail

Organisation

Team player

Adaptability

Tools

ERP system

Job description

SF Partners are currently recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a busy finance team on a 6-month fixed term contract.

Location: Hybrid working - 2 days in the office
Salary: £26,000-£27,000
Hours: Full time, flexible

The business has recently introduced a new finance system and requires additional support within the purchase ledger team while processes continue to develop. This is a great opportunity for someone with previous purchase ledger experience who is organised, methodical and comfortable working with a high volume of invoices.

The role will include:

• Processing a high volume of purchase invoices and credit notes.
• Accurately coding invoices to the relevant nominal codes and projects.
• Reviewing invoice information and ensuring costs are allocated correctly.
• Preparing and processing two supplier payment runs each month.
• Investigating and resolving invoice and supplier queries.
• Maintaining accurate purchase ledger records and ensuring invoices are processed within deadlines.
• Working closely with colleagues across the finance team to support the smooth running of the purchase ledger.
• Learning and adapting to new systems and processes as they are introduced.

About you:

• Previous experience working within a purchase ledger or accounts payable role.
• A logical and methodical approach, with strong attention to detail.
• Confident processing invoices and allocating costs accurately.
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable working in a high-volume environment while maintaining accuracy.
• A reliable team player who is happy to learn new systems and processes.

This role would suit someone who enjoys working in a structured finance environment, takes pride in getting the detail right and can bring a consistent, organised approach to a busy purchase ledger team. Previous experience with the ERP system is not required, as training will be provided.

If you have the relevant purchase ledger experience and are available for a 6-month contract, we'd love to hear from you.