Purchase Ledger

Major Recruitment North West Perms; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their collaborative finance team. In this role, you'll manage the purchase ledger process for four businesses, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in handling supplier invoices and payments. The position offers a competitive salary, a supportive work environment, and a hybrid working option to enhance work-life balance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Company pension

Ongoing training and development

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in purchase ledger or accounts payable.
• Confident with accounting software like Sage or Odoo.
• Strong attention to detail and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process and match supplier invoices and credit notes.
• Reconcile supplier statements.
• Resolve invoice/payment discrepancies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

Sage

Odoo

Excel

Job description

Overview

Are you a detail-lover who thrives in a well-organised finance team?

If you\'re looking for more than just another AP job - this is for you.

We\'re hiring a Purchase Ledger Clerk who wants to feel valued, supported, and trusted in their work. This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative finance team where your accuracy helps keep four UK businesses running smoothly.

Once you\'re settled in, we\'ll also offer hybrid working, so you can enjoy a better work-life balance too.

Benefits

• 25,000 - 26,500 per year (depending on experience)

• Hybrid working once you\'re confident in the role

• 23 days holiday + bank holidays

• Company pension

• Ongoing training and development

• A friendly, down-to-earth finance team

• Quiet office location in Hambleton with on-site parking

Responsibilities

What you\'ll be doing (and why you\'ll enjoy it)

You\'ll take ownership of the purchase ledger process across four UK entities - so there\'s plenty of variety and the chance to improve systems as you go. Key tasks include:

• Processing and matching high volumes of supplier invoices and credit notes

• Reconciling supplier statements

• Resolving invoice/payment discrepancies

• Liaising with suppliers and internal teams

• Supporting month-end close with accruals and accurate ledger maintenance

• Keeping digital records tidy and audit-ready

• Helping improve processes where possible

You\'ll be trusted to do your job well and supported if you want to grow into more senior finance roles.

Qualifications

About you

We\'re looking for someone who:

• Has experience in purchase ledger or accounts payable

• Can confidently use accounting software (Sage, Odoo or similar)

• Is comfortable with Excel and digital filing systems

• Pays strong attention to detail and deadlines

• Can communicate clearly with colleagues and suppliers

• Wants to be part of a team but can manage their own tasks

• Has a proactive attitude to solving problems and suggesting improvements

Interested? Let\'s talk.

You don\'t need a perfect CV to start the conversation - just send over what you have, or get in touch for a quick chat.

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