Purchase Ledger Clerk

Astute Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established company in East Midlands is seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk for a full-time, onsite position. The role involves the complete purchase ledger function, requiring excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in accounts payable and proficiency in Excel, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables. Competitive salary of £26,000, with no sponsorship provided for candidates.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar purchase ledger or accounts payable role.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the end-to-end purchase ledger function.
• Ensuring the timely and accurate processing of all supplier invoices and payments.
• Handling supplier queries and maintaining strong relationships.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Excel (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables)

Job description

Purchase Ledger Clerk New Basford, Nottingham 26,000 Full–Time Permanent

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a well–established and reputable company based in New Basford area, Nottingham. This is a permanent, full–time position within a supportive finance team. Please note this role requires you to be fully onsite.

The Role:

You will be responsible for the end–to–end purchase ledger function, ensuring the timely and accurate processing of all supplier invoices and payments. The role requires someone who is detail–focused, organised, and able to manage high–volume workloads effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

• Purchase ledger processing
• Matching, batching and coding invoices
• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Preparing and processing payment runs
• Handling supplier queries and maintaining strong relationships
• Assisting with month–end tasks related to accounts payable
• Using Excel for reporting – VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables required

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a similar purchase ledger or accounts payable role
• Strong working knowledge of Excel (including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables)
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Must have the right to work in the UK – no sponsorship available

Roles you may have applied for: Accounts Payable Assistant, Finance Assistant, Accounts Clerk, Accounts Assistant.