Purchase Ledger Clerk

Genuit Group; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension matched up to 8%

Life assurance

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Sharesave scheme

Wellbeing initiatives

Staff discount

Job summary

Genuit Group is seeking a proactive Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our Shared Services team in Doncaster. You will manage a section of the purchase ledger, ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time, while maintaining strong supplier relationships and resolving invoice queries.

You will handle three-way matching, weekly BACS runs, reconciliations, and supplier communications, working to deadlines in a collaborative finance environment with hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 from

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English (A-C / 9-4) or equivalent.
• Previous experience in purchase ledgers/accounts payable.
• Experience with accounting software; knowledge of IFS is advantageous.
• Strong IT skills with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder liaison skills.
• Proactive and collaborative team player.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices with three-way matching.
• Prepare and process weekly BACS payments.
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage petty cash and trade card transactions.
• Investigate supplier invoice queries with internal and external contacts.
• Post and allocate cash transactions.
• Raise cheques with proper approvals.
• Build positive relationships with key stakeholders.
• Support internal and external audit requirements.
• Ensure timely supplier payments per terms.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of purchase ledger processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Analytical skills

Team player

Communication skills

Education

GCSEs Maths & English

Tools

Accounting software

IFS knowledge

MS Office

Job description

Genuit Group are looking for a proactive Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our Shared Services team. This is an important role within our finance function, responsible for managing a section of the purchase ledger and ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time.

You’ll play a key part in maintaining strong supplier relationships, resolving invoice queries and ensuring our purchase ledger processes run smoothly and efficiently.

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys working as part of a team and has a positive, can-do attitude. You’ll be confident managing your own workload, meeting deadlines and using your initiative to investigate and resolve queries.

Working Hours & Benefits:

• Monday to Friday, 9am - 5:00pm
• Hybrid working: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
• Contributory pension scheme - matched up to 8%
• Life assurance
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay
• Save as you earn Sharesave Scheme
• Various health & wellbeing initiatives including complimentary occupational health on-site physiotherapy and counselling services
• Staff discount on all Genuit Group products

What you’ll be doing

• Processing supplier invoices accurately, ensuring three-way matching procedures are followed.
• Preparing and processing weekly BACS payment runs.
• Completing supplier statement reconciliations and investigating and resolving discrepancies.
• Managing petty cash and trade card transactions.
• Investigating and resolving supplier invoice queries, working with both internal colleagues and external suppliers.
• Posting and allocating cash transactions.
• Raising cheques, ensuring the correct approvals are in place.
• Building and maintaining positive working relationships with key stakeholders.
• Supporting internal and external audit requirements.
• Ensuring suppliers are paid in accordance with agreed payment terms.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of purchase ledger processes.

What we’re looking for

You’ll be a methodical and reliable individual with excellent attention to detail and the ability to work effectively in a busy finance environment.

Ideally, you’ll have:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English at grades A-C / 9-4.
• Previous experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role.
• Experience using accounting software; knowledge of IFS would be advantageous.
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Office applications.
• The ability to work to deadlines and manage competing priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to liaise with people at all levels.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to use your own initiative.
• A high level of accuracy, diligence and attention to detail.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work well within a team
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment would be advantageous.