Purchase Ledger

Confidential; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a meticulous Purchase Ledger Clerk in Southend-on-Sea to join a busy finance team. You will manage supplier invoices, ensure timely payments, and maintain accurate records.

The role offers a full-time permanent contract and a structured environment for professional growth within a supportive business. The ideal candidate will have prior purchase ledger or accounts payable experience, strong Excel skills, and excellent attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices with accuracy.
• Matching orders, delivery notes and invoices to ensure correct payment.
• Reconciliation of supplier statements and discrepancy resolution.
• Assisting with month-end procedures and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Matching purchase orders, delivery notes and invoices.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving any discrepancies.
• Preparing weekly and monthly payment runs.
• Managing supplier queries and maintaining supplier relationships.
• Setting up new supplier accounts and maintaining supplier records.
• Processing employee expenses where required.
• Assisting with month-end procedures and reporting.
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties.
• Ensuring compliance with company policies and financial controls.

Skills

Purchase Ledger

Accounts Payable

Finance Assistant

Attention to detail

Excel

Teamwork

Communication

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Purchase Ledger Clerk

Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 per annum (DOE)
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking an organised and detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a busy finance team based in Southend-on-Sea. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounts professional looking to develop their career within a supportive and growing business.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the purchase ledger function, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and payments are made in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.


• Matching purchase orders, delivery notes and invoices.


• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving any discrepancies.


• Preparing weekly and monthly payment runs.


• Managing supplier queries and maintaining positive supplier relationships.


• Setting up new supplier accounts and maintaining supplier records.


• Processing employee expenses where required.


• Assisting with month-end procedures and reporting.


• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties.


• Ensuring compliance with company policies and financial controls.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience within a Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable or Finance Assistant role.


• Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.


• Good understanding of accounts payable processes.


• Competent user of Microsoft Excel and accounting software.


• Excellent organisational and time management skills.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.


• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.


• AAT qualification (or studying towards) would be advantageous but is not essential.