Purchase Ledger Administrator

Morgan McKinley (South West); Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

Established finance team

Development opportunities

Job summary

Morgan McKinley (South West) is seeking a meticulous Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a busy Gloucestershire finance team. You will handle supplier invoices, code them correctly, and support payment runs.

The role requires at least three years in purchase ledger or accounts payable, with strong Excel skills and a good eye for detail. A collaborative, deadline-driven environment offers stability and opportunities to develop.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role.
• Solid understanding of invoice processing and supplier reconciliations.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Confident communication with suppliers.
• Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and finance systems.
• Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines in a busy finance environment.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices with accurate coding.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Prepare and process supplier payment runs.
• Handle supplier queries and maintain relationships.
• Manage the purchase ledger inbox and ensure timely processing.
• Support the wider finance team with ad hoc duties.

Skills

Purchase ledger experience

Accounts payable

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Supplier communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Purchase Ledger Clerk

Location: Gloucestershire
Salary: 30,000 - 33,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent Full-time Office based, no hybrid working pattern

We are looking for an organised and detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a busy finance team in Gloucestershire. This is a great opportunity for someone with previous purchase ledger or accounts payable experience looking to join a supportive and established business.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and correct coding.
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving invoice discrepancies.
• Preparing and processing supplier payment runs.
• Handling supplier queries and maintaining strong working relationships.
• Managing the purchase ledger inbox and ensuring invoices are processed promptly.
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties when required.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience (at least 3 years) in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role.
• Good understanding of invoice processing and supplier reconciliations.
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.
• Confident communication skills, particularly when dealing with suppliers.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and experience using finance systems.
• Ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines in a busy finance environment.

What's on Offer

• Salary of 30,000 - 33,000.
• Permanent, full-time opportunity.
• Opportunity to join an established finance team.
• Supportive working environment and opportunities to develop.