Purchase Ledger

Reed; Knottingley; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexitime with extra holiday accrual

Death in service

Company pension scheme

Profit share and long service bonus

Job summary

Reed Accountancy are working with an established manufacturing business in Wakefield. They are seeking a highly organised Purchase Ledger Clerk to join the Finance team.

You will be responsible for processing supplier invoices, matching against purchase orders and delivering accurate ledger reconciliations, while maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Hybrid working available, with four days in the office and one day at home.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication with suppliers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Investigate and resolve invoice queries with suppliers and internal departments.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare supplier payment runs in line with procedures.
• Maintain supplier accounts and update records.
• Set up new supplier accounts and update information.
• Handle supplier inquiries via telephone and email.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and financial controls.

Skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Job description

Reed Accountancy are working with an established and profitable Manufacturing business in Wakefield. We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our clients Finance team.

This role is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, reconciliation of accounts, and supporting the smooth operation of the purchase ledger function.

Key responsibilities:

• You will have strong numerical skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to build effective working relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Processing invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Matching purchase invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Investigating and resolving invoice queries in conjunction with suppliers and internal departments.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving outstanding discrepancies.
• Preparing supplier payment runs in accordance with company procedures.
• Maintaining supplier account records and ensuring data accuracy.
• Setting up new supplier accounts and updating existing supplier information.
• Handling supplier telephone and email enquiries professionally.
• Ensuring compliance with company policies and financial controls.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Previous experience working within a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable function.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise confidently with suppliers and colleagues.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working - Four days office one day home.
• Flexitime with the ability to accrue one day of extra holiday per month.
• Death in service.
• Company pension scheme.
• Profit share and long service bonus.