Purchase Ledger Clerk

Hales Group; Diss; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a reliable Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a busy finance team in Diss. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in purchase ledger duties and familiarity with accounting software like Sage or Xero. This role involves processing invoices, reconciling statements, and supporting month-end procedures. Competitive hourly pay offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices and credit notes.
• Verify general ledger coding and ensure compliance.
• Reconcile supplier statements monthly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Sage

Xero

Microsoft Office

Job description

Purchase Ledger Clerk

Location: Diss, Norfolk

Contract: Permanent - Full-time or Part-time

Salary: £13.00 - £13.70 per hour

Experience: Previous purchase ledger experience required

Start date: Immediately

We are looking for a reliable and detail‑focused Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a busy finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with solid experience in purchase ledger duties and familiarity with accounting software such as Sage or Xero.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately process high volumes of supplier invoices and credit notes, matching them with purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Verify general ledger coding on all invoices and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Reconcile supplier statements on a monthly basis, investigating and resolving any discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Prepare and process weekly/monthly BACS payment runs and raise ad-hoc manual payments when necessary.
• Set up and maintain new and existing supplier accounts and details within the accounting system.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all purchase ledger and supplier queries, building strong working relationships.
• Process employee expenses and company credit card reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures and support internal and external audit requests.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a dedicated purchase ledger or accounts payable role.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and experience using accounting software packages (Sage and Xero).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with individuals across departments and externally.
• A proactive approach to problem‑solving and process improvement.
• Knowledge of basic bookkeeping and VAT principles is beneficial.

For more information on this vacancy, please contact Megan Reeve at the Diss office or you can apply below.