Purchase Ledger Clerk

Arcus FM Limited.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management provider in the City of London is seeking a motivated Purchase Ledger Clerk to support finance operations. In this role, you will process supplier invoices, monitor task completion, and prepare payment runs. The ideal candidate should be studying towards an accountancy qualification, possess intermediate Excel skills, and have experience in a purchase ledger role. We offer a competitive salary, annual bonus opportunities, and benefits including matched pension contributions and access to training programs.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

25 days annual leave

Annual bonus (up to 4%)

Matched pension contributions (5–6%)

Life assurance

Access to training academy

Discounts, vouchers, and financial aid programs

Qualifications

• Experience in a purchase ledger or similar finance role.
• Comfortable working under pressure with tight deadlines.
• Proactive and willing to adapt to changing demands.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices ensuring compliance with internal procedures.
• Prepare payment runs for review in a timely manner.
• Conduct supplier statement reconciliations as per schedule.

Skills

Accountancy knowledge

Intermediate Excel skills

Process improvement

Adaptability

Attention to detail

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Studying towards AAT, ACCA, or CIMA

Tools

Excel

SUN

INFOR

Job description

Why Join Us

Are you passionate about process, detail-oriented, and eager to grow in your finance career?

Arcus FM are looking for a motivated Purchase Ledger Clerk to support our finance operations and ensure the smooth processing of supplier invoices and payments.

• Competitive Salary - Up to £30,000 per annum, depending on experience
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Annual bonus (up to 4%) - subject to performance (historically paid out)

What You'll Be Doing

• Accurately process all invoices, ensuring compliance with internal procedures.
• Monitor task completion in line with work and task planners.
• Prepare payment runs for review in a timely manner.
• Ensure payments are fully authorised and resolve any invoice queries promptly.
• Conduct supplier statement reconciliations as per schedule.
• Generate ad-hoc reports and provide key management information as needed.
• Continuously review and enhance processes for improved efficiency.

What We're Looking For

Qualifications & IT Skills:

• Actively studying towards an accountancy qualification (e.g. AAT, ACCA, CIMA).
• Intermediate Excel skills. Experience with SUN and INFOR systems is a plus.

Experience:

• Previous experience in a purchase ledger or similar finance role.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Personal Qualities:

• A proactive approach and willingness to adapt to changing demands.
• Comfortable working under pressure and managing a varied workload.
• Flexible, detail-focused, and a keen eye for process improvement.

Why join Arcus

We’re an award-winning facilities management provider that values expertise and commitment. We actively promote from within and offer career progression opportunities across our nationwide operations. You’ll also benefit from a comprehensive rewards package including:

• Matched pension contributions (5–6%)
• Life assurance
• Access to our industry-leading training academy
• Discounts, vouchers, and financial aid programs

Ready to take the next step

If you have the experience and drive to succeed in this role, we’d love to hear from you. Click Apply to submit your application today.

Requisition ID: 2025-7241