Purchase Ledger Clerk

Sharp Consultancy; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance recruitment specialist is seeking a detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Clerk in Doncaster. This role involves processing invoices, managing supplier queries, and supporting a collaborative finance team. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience, strong accuracy, and effective communication skills. The company values staff development and promotes from within, offering a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Investments in staff development

Regular team events

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is required.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail are essential.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of purchase invoices while ensuring accuracy.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Deal with supplier queries and reconcile supplier statements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Experience with accounting software

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

I’m currently working closely with a well-established service-sector business based in Doncaster that is known for their supportive culture and commitment to their staff. This business has cultivated a genuinely collaborative and inclusive working environment where team members are encouraged to contribute and thrive. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a tight-knit finance team as a Purchase Ledger Clerk — a role that offers both stability and the chance to make a real impact.

Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of purchase invoices, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes
• Dealing with supplier queries
• Reconciling supplier statements and supporting with payment runs
• Assisting with month-end ledger tasks and reporting
• Liaising with internal departments to ensure accurate cost allocation
• General admin duties to support the finance team

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with accounting software and Excel
• A proactive and flexible attitude — happy to pitch in as part of a team

Benefits

• A business that invests in staff development and promotes from within
• Regular team events and a friendly, collaborative office vibe
• Free on-site parking and modern office facilities

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

How to apply

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.