Purchase Ledger Clerk

Astute Recruitment; Derby; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known recruitment agency in Derby is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a supportive finance team. The role involves managing a portfolio of around 25 accounts and serving as the main contact for supplier finance queries. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable, strong communication abilities, and good IT skills, particularly with Excel. Salary up to GBP25,500 with additional benefits including 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Salary up to GBP25,500

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Standard working hours of 9:00am – 5:00pm

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role is essential.
• Strong communication skills and a professional manner are required.
• Ability to manage and prioritise your own workload is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of around 25 accounts and act as the primary contact for finance queries.
• Handle supplier queries and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders.
• Process staff expenses accurately and maintain financial records.

Skills

Previous experience within a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage and prioritise workload

Methodical and detail-oriented approach

Good IT skills, particularly with Excel

Job description

Astute Recruitment are proud to be working with a well–known Derby–based client is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their friendly and supportive finance team.

In this role, you'll take ownership of your own portfolio of around 25 accounts, acting as the key point of contact for supplier and nursery–related finance queries. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role and is confident working both independently and as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Managing your own set of accounts within the group (approx. 25), acting as the primary point of contact for any finance–related queries
• Handling supplier queries and building strong relationships with external stakeholders
• Liaising with nurseries to resolve invoice or payment discrepancies
• Processing staff expenses accurately and in a timely manner
• Supporting with general purchase ledger duties and some ad hoc processing (once or twice a week)
• Ensuring all transactions are recorded correctly to maintain accurate financial records

Candidate Experience:

• Previous experience within a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role
• Strong communication skills with a professional and friendly manner
• Ability to manage and prioritise your own workload
• A methodical and detail–oriented approach to work
• Good IT skills, particularly with Excel and finance systems

Benefits and hours:

• Salary up to GBP25,500 depending on experience
• Working hours of 9:00am – 5:00pm
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays