Purchase Ledger Assistant

Shepherd Stubbs; Kempston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Shepherd Stubbs in Kempston, near Bedford, is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk for a permanent role. You will join a busy accounts team and start immediately, with flexibility around working days and hours.

Your responsibilities include processing invoices, reconciling supplier statements, handling supplier queries, and preparing payments, while maintaining accurate ledgers and supporting colleagues. This role offers a friendly environment and opportunities to develop within a growing engineering

Qualifications

• Previous Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable experience.
• Experience processing and inputting invoices.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience reconciling supplier statements.
• Strong communication and organisation skills.
• Team-focused and friendly approach.
• Driver with own transport due to location.

Responsibilities

• Inputting and processing purchase invoices.
• Processing a high volume of invoice data accurately.
• Dealing with supplier queries by telephone and email.
• Reconciling supplier statements.
• Investigating and resolving invoice discrepancies.
• Preparing and raising supplier payments.
• Maintaining accurate purchase ledger records.
• Liaising with suppliers and colleagues.
• Providing general support to the wider Accounts Department.

Skills

Purchase Ledger

Accounts Payable

Invoice processing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Purchase Ledger Clerk – Permanent

Location: Kempston, Bedford

Salary: Dependant on experience (Training Given)

Contract: Permanent

Start: Immediate start available

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join the busy Accounts Department of a well-established and rapidly growing engineering business based in Kempston.

This is a permanent position within a lovely, friendly and supportive accounts team. The vacancy has arisen due to an internal promotion, making this a fantastic opportunity to join a business that genuinely offers opportunities to develop and progress.

The company can offer plenty of flexibility around working days and start/finish times, making this an ideal opportunity for someone looking for a permanent role that fits around other commitments.

The Role

Working as part of the Accounts team, you will predominantly be responsible for processing plant and supplier invoices and ensuring the purchase ledger is accurate and up to date.

• Inputting and processing purchase invoices


• Processing a high volume of invoice data accurately


• Dealing with supplier queries by telephone and email


• Reconciling supplier statements


• Investigating and resolving invoice discrepancies


• Preparing and raising supplier payments


• Maintaining accurate purchase ledger records


• Liaising with suppliers and colleagues across the business


• Providing general support to the wider Accounts Department when required

About You

We are looking for someone who has previous experience within Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable or a similar accounts position.

• Previous Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable experience


• Experience processing and inputting invoices


• Good attention to detail and a high level of accuracy


• Experience reconciling supplier statements


• Confidence dealing with supplier queries


• Good communication and organisational skills


• The ability to work effectively within a busy accounts environment


• A friendly, positive and team-focused approach

Due to the location of the business, a car driver is essential.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Purchase Ledger Clerk looking for a stable, permanent position with excellent flexibility and a genuinely friendly working environment.