Purchase Ledger Clerk

NC Associates Ltd; Bromborough; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual leave 25 days

Pension scheme

On-site parking

Training & development

Supportive finance team

Career development

Job summary

NC Associates Ltd are partnering with a Bromborough-based business to recruit a Purchase Ledger Clerk for a busy finance team. The role involves managing the end-to-end purchase ledger process from invoice receipt to payment, ensuring invoices are processed accurately, queries resolved promptly, and supplier accounts kept up to date.

The position offers hybrid working, a competitive salary, and a benefits package including pension and holiday entitlement.

Qualifications

• Experience in Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable.
• Ability to process invoices and reconcile supplier statements.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Match invoices to Purchase Orders and delivery documentation.
• Code and allocate invoices to correct accounts and cost centres.
• Prepare and process supplier payment runs.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries.
• Ensure invoices are authorised in line with procedures.
• Maintain accurate supplier records.
• Support month-end processes and reporting.
• Identify process improvements within the ledger.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Tools

Excel

Finance/accounting systems

Job description

Purchase Ledger Clerk / £29,000 + Benefits / Bromborough / Hybrid / Full-Time / Permanent

Purchase Ledger Clerk Benefits

• £29,000 salary
• Hybrid working
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Training and development opportunities
• Supportive and friendly finance team
• Excellent opportunity to develop your finance career

Purchase Ledger Clerk Overview

NC Associates are working with a well-established business based in Bromborough, who are looking to recruit a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their busy finance team.

This is a great opportunity for someone with previous purchase ledger experience who enjoys working in a structured finance environment and wants to be part of a supportive team.

You will take responsibility for the purchase ledger process from invoice receipt through to payment, ensuring invoices are accurately processed, queries are resolved promptly and supplier accounts are kept up to date.

The role offers hybrid working alongside a competitive salary and good benefits package.

Purchase Ledger Clerk Responsibilities

• Processing a high volume of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery documentation
• Coding and allocating invoices to the correct nominal accounts and cost centres
• Preparing and processing supplier payment runs
• Completing supplier statement reconciliations
• Investigating and resolving invoice and supplier account queries
• Ensuring invoices are correctly authorised in line with company procedures
• Maintaining accurate supplier account records
• Monitoring outstanding invoices and ensuring payments are made within agreed terms
• Assisting with month-end processes and purchase ledger reporting
• Reconciliation of purchase ledger accounts and resolving discrepancies
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad-hoc tasks when required
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiency within the purchase ledger function

Purchase Ledger Clerk Requirements

• Previous experience within a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role
• Good understanding of the purchase ledger process
• Confident processing invoices and reconciling supplier statements
• Good attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage deadlines
• Confident using Excel and finance/accounting systems
• Good communication skills with the confidence to deal with suppliers and internal departments
• Ability to work independently while also contributing positively to a wider finance team
• Previous experience of working in a high-volume environment would be advantageous

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