Purchase Ledger Clerk

Get Recruited; Chapel-en-le-Frith; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful finance recruitment agency in Chapel-en-le-Frith is seeking a detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their growing team. The ideal candidate will have strong accounts payable experience, excellent attention to detail, and be confident working with systems and Excel. This role involves processing supplier invoices, performing bank reconciliations, and supporting the finance team. The position offers a salary range of £28,000 to £30,000, plus benefits, with a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a finance role related to Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable.
• Confident matching invoices to purchase orders.
• Competent in Microsoft Excel with basic formulas.

Responsibilities

• Process and match supplier invoices accurately.
• Prepare and maintain supplier payment schedules.
• Perform bank reconciliations regularly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Microsoft Excel

Tools

BusinessCentral

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Purchase Ledger Clerk, Chapel-en-le-Frith

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Location:

Chapel-en-le-Frith, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Accountancy

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

16217_1753894550

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Posted:

30.07.2025

Expiry Date:

13.09.2025

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Job Description:

PURCHASE LEDGER CLERK

HIGH PEAK / CHAPEL-EN-LE-FRITH (HYBRID)

£28,000 TO £30,000 + BENEFITS

THE COMPANY:

We’re partnered with a successful and growing business that’s investing in its finance team as part of a wider scale-up strategy. As part of this growth, they’re now looking to hire a detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Clerk to support the accurate and efficient processing of supplier invoices and payments.

This is an ideal role for someone with strong accounts payable experience, excellent attention to detail, and confidence working with systems and Excel.

THE OPPORTUNITY:

Reporting into the Finance Manager, you’ll take ownership of the end-to-end purchase ledger process, working closely with internal departments and suppliers to ensure all invoices are processed, matched, and paid on time.

You’ll also be involved in bank reconciliations, supplier payment schedules, and employee and credit card expense processing, making this a varied and hands-on role with exposure to a wide range of transactional finance activities.

THE PURCHASE LEDGER CLERK ROLE:

* Process high volumes of pre-scanned invoices, ensuring accuracy and completeness
* Match invoices to purchase orders and investigate discrepancies
* Liaise with internal departments and suppliers to resolve queries in a timely manner
* Prepare and maintain supplier payment schedules in line with due dates and cash flow
* Process and reconcile employee expenses and company credit card claims
* Carry out bank reconciliations on a regular basis
* Maintain accurate supplier records and ensure all documentation is filed correctly
* Support the wider finance team with ad-hoc duties as required

THE PERSON:

* Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable, Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant or similar finance role
* Strong attention to detail with a methodical and organised approach
* Confident matching invoices to POs and resolving invoice discrepancies
* Competent user of Microsoft Excel (basic formulas, lookups, filters)
* Experience using BusinessCentral or similar ERP systems is desirable
* Reliable, proactive, and a strong communicator
* Comfortable working both independently and as part of a wider finance team

TO APPLY:
Please send your CV for the Purchase Ledger Clerk role via the advert for immediate consideration.

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