Purchase Ledger Clerk

GetRecruited UK Ltd; Chapel-en-le-Frith; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy in Chapel-en-le-Frith is looking for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to manage supplier invoices and payments. Ideal candidates will have strong accounts payable experience, attention to detail, and proficiency in Excel. The role involves processing invoices, bank reconciliations, and ensuring timely payments. Hybrid working model available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger or similar finance role.
• Strong attention to detail and methodical approach.
• Confident in resolving invoice discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of invoices accurately.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare supplier payment schedules and carry out bank reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Invoice matching

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Proactivity

Tools

BusinessCentral

ERP systems

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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