Purchase Ledger Clerk

Reed; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed in Peterborough is seeking a detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our Finance / Accounts team. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate purchase ledger records, ensuring invoices and payments are processed efficiently, and supporting day-to-day procurement finance activities.

The successful candidate will have strong organisational skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high levels of accuracy.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger, or Finance Assistant roles.
• Strong attention to detail and high accuracy.
• Good understanding of accounting processes and financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Maintain purchase ledger accounts and ensure records are accurate and up to date.
• Review ledgers regularly to minimise aged debt and resolve outstanding account queries.
• Download and allocate bank statements on a daily basis.
• Investigate and resolve cash allocation issues, obtaining remittances and supporting documentation where required.
• Process supplier invoices and credit notes accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Reconcile intercompany invoices and credits.
• Accurately code invoices and credit notes to the correct nominal ledger accounts.
• Complete monthly and ad hoc supplier statement reconciliations.
• Prepare and process payment runs in accordance with company procedures.
• Process ad hoc payment requests and employee expense claims, ensuring all approvals and supporting documentation are in place.
• Assist with month-end processes and reporting requirements.
• Liaise with colleagues and stakeholders to resolve invoice, payment, and account queries.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Purchase Ledger

Finance Assistant

Education

Accountancy graduates

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Purchase Ledger Clerk

Department: Finance / Accounts

Location: Peterborough

Salary: £27,000

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join our finance team. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate purchase ledger records, ensuring invoices and payments are processed efficiently, and supporting the smooth operation of day-to-day finance activities.

The successful candidate will have strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high levels of accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain purchase ledger accounts and ensure records are accurate and up to date.
• Review ledgers regularly to minimise aged debt and resolve outstanding account queries.
• Download and allocate bank statements on a daily basis.
• Investigate and resolve cash allocation issues, obtaining remittances and supporting documentation where required.
• Process supplier invoices and credit notes accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Reconcile intercompany invoices and credits.
• Accurately code invoices and credit notes to the correct nominal ledger accounts.
• Complete monthly and ad hoc supplier statement reconciliations.
• Prepare and process payment runs in accordance with company procedures.
• Process ad hoc payment requests and employee expense claims, ensuring all approvals and supporting documentation are in place.
• Assist with month-end processes and reporting requirements.
• Liaise with colleagues and stakeholders to resolve invoice, payment, and account queries.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger, or Finance Assistant role.
• Accountancy graduates.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Good understanding of accounting processes and financial controls.
• Competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines.
• Experience working with accounting or finance systems is desirable.

Personal Attributes

• Customer-focused approach.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and implement solutions.
• Proactive and organised.
• Team player willing to support colleagues when required.
• Committed to continuous improvement and delivering high standards of work.