Purchase Ledger Clerk

Trial Balance; Exeter; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established business in Exeter is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their finance team. This role involves managing supplier enquiries, invoices, and month-end processes, providing a chance to develop your finance career in a supportive environment. Candidates should have 2-3 years of finance experience and strong IT skills, particularly with SAGE and MS Excel. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to grow in a dynamic finance function.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years recent finance experience required.
• Comfortable learning new systems quickly.
• Proactive and friendly attitude essential.

Responsibilities

• Handle supplier enquiries and keep accounts running smoothly.
• Manage supplier invoices and purchase orders.
• Assist with month-end processes and system improvements.

Skills

Finance experience

Strong IT skills

Detail-oriented

Numerate

Education

AAT qualified or equivalent experience

Tools

SAGE

MS Excel

Job description

Trial Balance Consulting are thrilled to be working with a fantastic, well-established business in Exeter that’s looking for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their friendly finance team. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone looking to develop their finance career in a supportive, technology-driven environment where no two days are the same.

In this role, you’ll be the go-to person for supplier enquiries, keeping the accounts running smoothly and helping the team stay on top of payments. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the business, manage supplier invoices and purchase orders, reconcile statements, and assist with month-end processes. You’ll also have the chance to contribute to system improvements and ongoing accounting projects, gaining experience in a modern, fast-paced finance function.

We’re looking for someone with 2-3 years recent finance experience, either part or fully AAT qualified, or with equivalent practical experience. You’ll need to be numerate, detail-oriented, and comfortable learning new systems quickly. Strong IT skills are essential, with experience of SAGE and MS Excel being a big plus. Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who’s friendly, proactive, and keen to grow within a supportive team.

For further details of this opportunity, please contact Elle Benjamin quoting reference EB10716.