Purchase Ledger Clerk

Sharp Consultancy; Barnsley; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Flexible hours

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Supportive environment

Work-life balance

Training & support

Career development

Local organisation

Job summary

Sharp Consultancy in Barnsley is recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a well-established finance team. Hybrid working and a supportive environment are offered to help you develop in a busy accounts payable function.

Open to candidates at different stages of their career, including entry-level applicants who show the right attitude and willingness to learn in a professional finance setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchase ledger or accounts payable is beneficial but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Willingness to learn and develop in finance.

Responsibilities

• Process and post purchase invoices
• Match invoices to purchase orders and relevant documentation
• Reconcile supplier statements
• Maintain supplier accounts
• Assist with supplier payments
• Investigate invoice queries
• Assist with month-end processes and reconciliations
• Support the wider finance team

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Excel basics

Team player

Reliable & proactive

Tools

Excel

Job description

I am delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a highly established and well-known service sector organisation based in Barnsley, who are looking to appoint a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their finance team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for both experienced finance professionals and entry-level candidates looking to get their foot in the door and develop a career in finance.

This business has an excellent reputation in the local area and offers a supportive and inclusive working environment, with hybrid working, excellent flexibility and a strong benefits package.

Whether you already have experience in purchase ledger/accounts payable or you're looking to take your first step into a finance career, this could be an excellent opportunity to develop your skills within a well-established organisation.

About the Role

Working as part of an established finance team, you will support the day-to-day running of the purchase ledger function, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and suppliers are paid efficiently and on time.

Responsibilities will include:

• Processing and posting purchase invoices

• Matching invoices against purchase orders and relevant documentation

• Reconciling supplier statements

• Maintaining supplier accounts

• Assisting with supplier payment runs

• Investigating and resolving invoice queries

• Liaising with suppliers and internal departments

• Assisting with month-end processes and reconciliations

• Maintaining accurate financial records

• Supporting the wider finance team as required

About You

We're open to hearing from candidates at different stages of their career.

For those with previous purchase ledger, accounts payable or transactional finance experience, this is an opportunity to join a highly regarded organisation and develop your career further.

For candidates at entry level, this could be an ideal opportunity to get your foot in the door of a professional finance environment. You don't necessarily need previous purchase ledger experience — we're looking for individuals with the right attitude, willingness to learn and genuine interest in developing a career in finance.

You may be a good fit if you have:

• Previous finance, purchase ledger or accounts payable experience OR a genuine interest in starting a career in finance

• Good attention to detail

• Strong organisational skills

• Good communication skills

• Basic IT and Excel skills

• A willingness to learn and develop

• The ability to work as part of a team

• A reliable and proactive approach

What's in it for you?

You'll be joining a well-established and highly respected organisation that genuinely values its people.

The role offers:

• Hybrid working

• Excellent flexibility

• Competitive salary

• Great benefits package

• Supportive and collaborative working environment

• Excellent work-life balance

• Full training and support for candidates new to finance

• Opportunities for long-term career development

• The opportunity to build a career with a well-known local organisation

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.