Purchase Ledger Branch Clerk

Castle Employment Agency Ltd; Kingston Seymour; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance recruitment agency in Hull is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk for their team. You'll manage purchase ledger processes, resolve invoice queries, and support the finance team. Ideal candidates will have strong admin skills, attention to detail, and good IT skills, including Excel. Competitive salary of £25,396 with attractive benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Discretionary performance bonuses

Employee discounts

Enhanced family leave

Free on-site parking

Access to wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role is desirable.
• Proven ability to manage a busy workload.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical skills.
• Good IT skills, especially in Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage purchase ledger processes for multiple branches.
• Investigate and match invoices to purchase orders.
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve queries.
• Accurately match credit notes to invoices.
• Support finance team with administrative tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong numerical skills

Proactive problem-solving

Customer service skills

Strong administrative skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A well-established and highly respected business based in Hull is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their busy finance team on a full-time, permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a market-leading organisation that prides itself on its people, culture, and customer service.

On offer is a competitive salary of £25,396, along with an impressive benefits package, including discretionary performance bonuses, employee discounts, enhanced family leave, free on-site parking, and access to wellbeing support. Full training will be provided, making this a great role for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, high-volume finance environment.

As the Purchase Ledger Clerk, you will play a key role in supporting the company’s purchase ledger function, ensuring the smooth and accurate processing of supplier invoices and payments. Your duties will include (but are not limited to):

• Managing purchase ledger processes for a portfolio of branches, ensuring all tasks are completed to set deadlines.
  
  
• Investigating and matching invoices to purchase orders, resolving mismatches efficiently.
  
  
• Liaising with suppliers and branches to quickly resolve queries and maintain strong working relationships.
  
  
• Accurately matching credit notes to invoices or return notes.
  
  
• Charging out direct orders to customers promptly and correctly.
  
  
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with company procedures.
  
  
• Supporting the finance team with ad hoc administrative tasks when required.
  
  

To be successful in this Purchase Ledger Clerk role, you should ideally have:

• Previous experience in a purchase ledger, accounts payable, or similar finance role (desirable but not essential if you have strong admin skills and a good eye for detail).
  
  
• A proven ability to manage a busy workload in a high-volume environment.
  
  
• Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical skills.
  
  
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel.
  
  
• Strong communication and customer service skills, with a proactive and problem-solving mindset.
  
  

This excellent opportunity is based in Hull and is easily commutable from Beverley, Cottingham, Hessle, Brough, Willerby, and surrounding areas. Free on-site parking is available, and the location is accessible via public transport.

If you’re an organised and detail-focused individual with a passion for delivering excellent service, this Purchase Ledger Clerk position could be the ideal next step in your career.

Click the ‘apply’ button today to submit your application, or get in touch for a confidential discussion.