Purchase Ledger

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

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Full-time employment

Friendly team with family feel

Fun working environment

Development opportunities

Internal progression opportunities

Job summary

Confidential in Wakefield, West Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join the finance team in a permanent, full-time role. The position involves day-to-day ledger duties, close collaboration with senior finance staff, and a supportive, family-like culture.

Key responsibilities include processing invoices, managing supplier accounts, reconciling statements, and ensuring timely payments. The role emphasizes accuracy, initiative and progression opportunities within finance.

Qualifications

• Recent experience in Purchase Ledger is essential.
• Strong numerical and organisational skills.
• Experience with invoice processing and supplier reconciliations.
• Ability to manage payment runs and resolve supplier queries.

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.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the business to resolve queries.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes within the finance function.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Invoice processing

Supplier reconciliations

Payment runs

Organisation

Time management

Supplier communication

Accounting software

Excel

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

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.