Purchase Ledger Clerk

Môrwell Talent Solutions Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 25,500 - 34,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working policy

Hybrid working after probation

Central Cardiff location

28 days holiday + bank holidays + 2‑wk

Local Government pension scheme

Cycle2Work scheme

Electric car scheme

Health scheme

Equipment provided

Job summary

Môrwell Talent Solutions Ltd is seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk in Central Cardiff. This role offers a 37-hour week with flexible and hybrid working, excellent benefits, and a supportive finance team in a well-structured environment.

You will handle supplier invoices, reconciliations, and payments, while building strong internal and external relationships and contributing to process improvements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a purchase ledger role.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Highly organised with multitasking ability.
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive mindset.
• Customer-focused, takes ownership of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices with correct coding and VAT.
• Reconcile supplier statements and maintain records.
• Manage weekly payment runs and ad-hoc payments.
• Resolve queries and build relationships with stakeholders.
• Monitor accounts payable mailbox and assist with cashbook entries.
• Support procurement with POs and online orders.

Skills

Purchase ledger experience

Teamwork

Communication

Organised

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Job description

Purchase Ledger Clerk

Central Cardiff

Salary: £30,000 plus Excellent Benefits

Hours: 37 hours per week (Flexible and Hybrid Working)

Are you an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk looking to join a values-led organisation where your work genuinely makes a difference? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded organisation with an outstanding reputation for excellence and community impact. Our client is looking to welcome a detail-driven and enthusiastic Purchase Ledger Clerk to their friendly, supportive finance team. Reporting directly to the Central Finance Officer, you ll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of the purchase ledger function. This role offers the chance to be part of a collaborative, high-performing team in a well-structured and secure working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process a high volume of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently, ensuring correct coding, VAT treatment, and supplier details
• Reconcile supplier statements and maintain accurate supplier records
• Manage the weekly payment run and any ad-hoc payment requests
• Promptly resolve queries and build great relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Monitor and manage the accounts payable mailbox
• Process daily cashbook entries and support bank reconciliations with the Cash and Banking Officer
• Support procurement processes, including sending POs and placing online orders for budget holders
• Assist with department credit card transaction coding
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance overall efficiency
• Contribute to a positive and proactive finance function by supporting the wider team as needed

Person Specification:

• A minimum of 3 years experience in a similar purchase ledger role
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Highly organised with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines under pressure
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive mindset
• A natural problem-solver with a customer-first attitude
• Eager to take ownership of a busy and fast-paced purchase ledger function
• Flexible, adaptable, and happy to support colleagues when needed

This is more than just a job; it s a long-term opportunity to grow your career in a welcoming and professional environment. You ll be joining a team that truly values its people, in a role that offers genuine work-life balance, job security and excellent benefits.

What s in it for you?

• Flexible working policy
• Hybrid working after probation
• Central Cardiff location with stunning modern offices
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays + a 2-week Christmas shutdown (rising to 32 days after 5 years)
• Local Government pension scheme
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Electric car scheme
• Health scheme
• All necessary equipment provided