Purchase Ledger Clerk

Contract Personnel Limited; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free on-site parking

On-site canteen

Sick pay

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

This well-established, family-run business in Great Yarmouth is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join the friendly Finance Team. Your role will involve processing supplier invoices, matching to orders, and supporting month-end activities.

You should be methodical, highly accurate and proficient with Excel. The company offers a pension, on-site parking, an on-site canteen, sick pay and ongoing training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Candidates with previous Purchase Ledger experience are essential.
• Attention to detail and accuracy are required.
• Good MS Office skills, particularly Excel, are important.

Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of supplier invoices from start to finish.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Input and file invoices using an automated system and process payment runs.
• Reconcile supplier statements and respond to queries.
• Support month-end processes and run basic data reports.

Skills

Purchase Ledger

Accounts Payable

Excel

Communication

Tools

Excel

Job description

We are delighted to be supporting a well-established, family-run business with over 100 years of history in the search for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their friendly Finance Team, based in Great Yarmouth.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Purchase Ledger professional who is looking to join a supportive organisation that genuinely invests in its people and offers opportunities for ongoing development.

The Role

Your primary responsibility will be Purchase Ledger, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and efficiently while supporting the wider Finance Team with day-to-day and month-end activities.

• Processing a high volume of supplier invoices from start to finish
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes
• Checking prices and obtaining the necessary authorisation for invoices
• Inputting and filing invoices using an automated system
• Processing payment runs and sending remittances
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries
• Acting as the main point of contact for supplier invoice and payment queries
• Building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Supporting the Finance Team with month-end processes
• Running reports, completing reconciliations and basic data analysis
• Monitoring supplier pricing and identifying potential risks
• Providing cover for colleagues when required
• Contributing to the ongoing improvement and development of finance processes

About You

The successful candidate will be organised, methodical and highly accurate, with previous experience within a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable position.

You will ideally have:

• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• The ability to work independently and manage deadlines
• A proactive and positive approach to problem-solving
• A strong sense of confidentiality, integrity and professionalism
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team

You will be someone who takes pride in getting things right first time, understands the importance of their role within the wider business and is keen to contribute to continuous improvement.

What’s on Offer?

• Salary from £28,000 per annum
• Company pension
• Free/on-site parking
• On-site canteen
• Sick pay
• Ongoing training and development
• Regular one-to-one meetings and development reviews
• Support towards AAT study after 12 months’ service, for the right candidate
• A friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within Finance, with a business that is committed to developing and investing in its employees.