Purchase Ledger

Axon Moore; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly team environment

Internal progression opportunities

Job summary

Axon Moore is recruiting a Purchase Ledger Clerk in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. The role is permanent, full-time, with salary up to £34,000 depending on experience. You will join a finance team, supporting day-to-day operations and collaborating across the business.

Key duties include processing supplier invoices, handling payment runs, reconciliations and resolving supplier queries. The ideal candidate has recent Purchase Ledger experience and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Recent Purchase Ledger experience required.
• Strong numerical and data entry skills.
• Proven ability to reconcile supplier statements.
• Experience with Excel and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Manage supplier accounts, payment runs and credit notes.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Deal with supplier queries and resolve invoice and payment issues.
• Ensure suppliers are paid accurately and on time.
• Maintain accurate financial records.
• Support month-end processes, including accruals and outstanding invoices.
• Work with colleagues across the business to resolve queries.
• Support the wider finance team and identify opportunities to improve processes.

Skills

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Supplier communication

Time management

Excel

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Role: Purchase Ledger

Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Salary: Up to £34,000 depending on experience

Job Type: Permanent, full-time

About the Role

An established business in Wakefield is looking for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join its finance team.This is an opportunity to join a business with a genuine family feel, a supportive culture and a fun working environment.

People are valued, development is encouraged and there are opportunities to progress internally.You'll play an important role in the day-to-day running of the finance function, working closely with the senior finance team and colleagues across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Manage supplier accounts, payment runs and credit notes.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Deal with supplier queries and resolve invoice and payment issues.
• Ensure suppliers are paid accurately and on time.
• Maintain accurate financial records.
• Support month-end processes, including accruals and outstanding invoices.
• Work with colleagues across the business to resolve queries.
• Support the wider finance team and identify opportunities to improve processes.

It is essential that you have recent experience within Purchase Ledger. Alongside the following skills and experience:

• Strong attention to detail and good numerical skills.
• Experience with invoice processing, supplier reconciliations and payment runs.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Confidence communicating with suppliers and colleagues.
• Experience using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• A proactive, reliable and approachable attitude.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £34,000, depending on experience.
• Permanent, full-time employment.
• A friendly, supportive team with a genuine family feel.
• A fun working environment where people are valued.
• Opportunities for development and internal progression.
• The chance to broaden your experience within the finance function