Purchase Ledger Clerk

HireIQ; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Belfast is recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join its finance team. This full-time position offers excellent career progression within a supportive environment. The ideal candidate will have previous experience in purchase ledger, strong Excel skills, and knowledge of accounting software like Sage 50. This role allows you to take the next step in your finance career with great training opportunities.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Permanent, full-time role

Excellent career progression

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger role, including order processing.
• Knowledge of accounting software, preferably Sage 50.
• Experience with job costing is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase ledger transactions through purchase order processing.
• Liaise with site staff and suppliers to ensure goods and pricing are accurate.
• Raise and resolve queries with suppliers regarding discrepancies.

Skills

Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger role

Knowledge of accounting software (Sage 50 preferred)

Strong Excel and IT skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

High attention to detail and accuracy

Tools

Sage 50

Eque2

Job description

Why Work Here?

• Bonus scheme
• Permanent, full-time role in Belfast Head Office
• Excellent career progression with scope to expand into payroll, sales ledger, and credit control
• Join a long-established and growing construction and fit-out company with a strong reputation across the UK and Ireland
• Supportive team environment with opportunities for training and development

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading established construction company. Due to an internal movement, we are now recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our Belfast Head Office team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger role, including order processing
• Knowledge of accounting software (Sage 50 preferred)
• Experience with job costing (Eque2 knowledge desirable but not essential)
• Strong Excel and IT skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy

Responsibilities

• Process purchase ledger transactions through purchase order processing and migration to Sage
• Liaise with site staff and suppliers to ensure goods and pricing are accurate
• Raise and resolve queries with suppliers regarding discrepancies
• Carry out supplier statement reconciliations as part of month-end close
• Distribute payment lists to relevant stakeholders
• Support wider finance team with payroll processing, sales ledger, and credit control after settling into the role

For more information on this opportunity or to take the next step in your finance career, contact Ollie Mairs at HireIQ in complete confidence.

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