Purchase Ledger Clerk

Beaufort; Ellesmere Port; Hybride; GBP 26 000 - 32 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

26.5 days holiday inclusive of Bank H0

Additional day off to celebrate your生日

Cycle to Work scheme

Life Assurance up to 4x salary

Pension Scheme

Training and Professional Development

Résumé du poste

Beaufort, Ellesmere Port, is seeking a detail‑oriented Purchase Ledger Clerk to manage supplier accounts and invoice processing from our Ellesmere Port site. You will report to the Finance Manager and support accurate ledger activity in a collaborative finance team.

Key duties include processing invoices, payments, and credit notes using the IFS ERP system, reconciling statements, and maintaining strong supplier relationships while contributing to KPI-driven improvements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role
• Experience with IFS or a similar ERP system
• Familiarity with multi-currency ledgers (preferred)
• Ability to manage tasks independently and meet deadlines

Responsabilités

• Process purchase invoices and credit notes in line with cost recognition principles
• Ensure documentation is correctly authorised per DLAs
• Process supplier payments and allocate payments
• Upload supporting documents to the IFS system
• Ensure compliance with supplier invoice and payment procedures
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve outstanding items
• Allocate credit notes at processing
• Monitor debit balances on supplier accounts
• Maintain supplier relationships and resolve disputes
• Use IFS ERP to manage ledger tasks
• Collaborate with internal teams for accurate ledger reporting
• Support KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives

Connaissances

Attention to detail

IT skills

Communication skills

Professionalism

Outils

MS Excel

MS Word

IFS ERP

Description du poste

Ellesmere Port, United Kingdom | Posted on 14/10/2026

Beaufort is a global leader in survival and safety technologies, protecting personnel operating in some of the world’s most demanding defence and aerospace environments.

Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, the detail-oriented and proactive Purchase Ledger Clerk will support the accurate and efficient management of supplier accounts and invoice processing at our site in Ellesmere Port. This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong background in purchase ledger work who is passionate about maintaining high standards and working collaboratively in a finance team.

Requirements

• Accurately process all purchase invoices and credit notes in line with cost recognition principles
• Ensure all documentation is correctly authorised per company Delegated Levels of Authority (DLAs)
• Process supplier payments in line with agreed terms and allocate payments correctly
• Upload all supporting documentation (e.g. delivery notes) to the IFS system using correct naming conventions
• Ensure compliance with supplier requirements for invoice and payment procedures
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve outstanding items within agreed timeframes
• Allocate credit notes correctly at the point of processing
• Monitor and help resolve debit balances on supplier accounts
• Maintain positive relationships with suppliers and assist in resolving disputes constructively
• Use IFS ERP system effectively to manage ledger tasks
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure accurate ledger reporting
• Support the implementation of KPIs and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Experience & Knowledge:

• 3+ years’ experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role
• Experience with IFS or a similar ERP system
• Familiarity with multi-currency ledgers (preferred)
• Ability to manage tasks independently and meet deadlines

Skills & Attributes:

• Strong IT skills, especially Microsoft Excel and Word
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• High level of professionalism and integrity
• Commitment to providing quality service to internal and external stakeholders

At Beaufort, we ae currently trialling a 4-day, 36-hour week with Fridays off!

• 26.5 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Additional day off to celebrate your birthday
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Life Assurance up to 4x salary
• Pension Scheme
• Training and Professional Development Opportunities