Purchase Ledger Assistant (6595)

Irwin Mitchell LLP; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Westfield Health

Digital GP access

Competitive pension

Volunteer days

Staff discounts

Job summary

Irwin Mitchell LLP, a leading UK law firm, is hiring a Purchase Ledger Assistant. You will manage invoice processing for clients and nominal accounts, ensuring approvals and timely payments while handling supplier queries and reconciliations.

The role supports colleagues across the organisation and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health and pension provisions, volunteer days, and wellbeing initiatives.

Qualifications

• Strong numeracy is essential.
• Understanding of general bookkeeping principles.
• Experience in a high‑volume purchase ledger is desirable.
• Proactive and flexible approach to work.
• Able to communicate effectively across the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices for clients and nominal accounts in line with SLA and policies.
• Obtain authorisation and ensure payments are made within terms.
• Handle supplier enquiries and perform supplier reconciliations.
• Produce reports from supplier data for senior management.

Skills

Numeracy

Bookkeeping

High‑volume processing

Adaptable

Communication

Job description

As one of the UK’s leading law firms, we’re here for the people and businesses who rely on us at life’s important moments - made possible by our colleagues who bring the expertise, judgement and care that makes the difference.

Our colleagues bring Irwin Mitchell to life every day, so it matters that you feel valued from the very first day and are trusted with the responsibility, in the right culture, to do the best work of your careers. Everyone’s path here is different, but we share a desire to help our business make a real impact.

Where possible we will support our colleagues to work in a way that works for them, for us and most importantly our clients. Please speak to a member of our Recruitment and Onboarding team for more information.

As a Purchase Ledger Assistant, you will be responsible for processing invoices onto both clients’ and nominal accounts, maintaining supplier accounts and completing payment runs in line with SRA Accounts Rules, firm’s policy and agreed Service Level Agreements (SLA’s). Other responsibilities will include dealing with supplier queries and account reconciliations.

• Undertake processing of invoices and expert disbursement invoices for the whole organisation, accurately and in line with procedures and within the agreed business SLA’s.
• Obtain appropriate authorisation for all invoices, and ensure payment is met within terms, firm’s policy and is compliant with Solicitors Accounts Rules.
• Deal with telephone and email enquiries, from internal and external customers and suppliers, to resolution or escalation.
• Carry out supplier reconciliations and ensure disputes are resolved or escalated.
• Producing reports from supplier data for use by Irwin Mitchell Senior Management.
• Direct Debit processing, ensuring supplier invoices/statements are obtained for posting to minimise unreconciled bank entries.
• Understand the roles of colleagues in all areas of Financial Operations, recognising the end to end processing of transactions to be able to work flexibly and deal with, or refer queries in a timely manner.
• Strong numeracy skills
• An understanding of general bookkeeping principles
• Experience of operating in a high volume purchase ledger function (desirable)
• A flexible and proactive approach
• Able to communicate well with people throughout the organisation.
• 25 days' holiday as standard, rising to 28 days depending on role level, plus bank holidays and the option to purchase additional leave.
• Opportunities to share in our success through annual pay and bonus review processes for eligible colleagues.
• Health and wellbeing support, including Westfield Health and Digital GP access.
• Competitive pension arrangements to help you plan for the future.
• Two paid volunteering days every year to support causes that matter to you.
• Access to a range of colleague discounts and lifestyle benefits to support you both inside and outside of work.

We also offer a wide range of well-being initiatives to encourage positive mental health both in and out of the workplace and to make sure you’re fully supported.

In 2026, Irwin Mitchell was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work guide and was the only law firm included in the 'Very Big' organisation category

Our responsible business programmes are fundamental to who we are and our purpose. We’re committed to being a diverse and inclusive workplace where our colleagues can flourish, and we have established a number of inclusion network groups across our business to support this aim.

Our commitment to Social Responsibility, community investment activity and tackling climate change is a fundamental part of who we are. It’s made up of four strands: Our People, Our Community, Our Environment and Our Pro Bono.

We want every candidate to have a positive, fair and transparent recruitment experience. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please speak to a member of our Recruitment & Onboarding team or contact [e-mail]

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As part of joining the Irwin Mitchell Group, all successful applicants are required to complete our employment screening process. We carry out pre employment screening to establish your eligibility to work in the UK, and understand any criminal records or adverse financial history.

Our onboarding processes are designed to help us maintain the high standards of trust, integrity and professionalism expected by our colleagues, to protect the interests of the Group, clients, partners and other stakeholders.

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Irwin Mitchell LLP is an equal opportunity employer.