Purchase Ledger Clerk

Sharp Consultancy; Guiseley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£28,000 starting salary

15% bonus scheme

Fully onsite LS25

Friendly, collaborative finance team

Job summary

Sharp Consultancy is partnering with a well-established business in Leeds (LS25) to recruit an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk. The role offers a base salary of £28,000 with a 15% annual bonus and is fully onsite in LS25.

You will join a close-knit team with 3–6 years' tenure, handling high-volume invoicing and supplier reconciliations while contributing to month-end processes. Ideal candidates will have prior purchase ledger experience, strong communication, and the ability to work

Qualifications

• Purchase ledger experience required.
• Strong communication and proactive approach.
• Ability to work onsite in a busy finance team.
• Good organisational skills with ability to prioritise.

Responsibilities

• Invoice processing in high-volume environment with accuracy.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Resolve supplier queries with internal stakeholders efficiently.
• Prepare and process weekly/monthly payment runs on deadlines.
• Maintain robust financial controls and support month-end processes.

Skills

Purchase Ledger

Communication skills

Onsite collaboration

Organisational skills

Job description

Sharp Consultancy is delighted to be partnering with a well-established, growth focused business based in the LS25 area of Leeds, seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast paced, hands-on environment and enjoys being part of a collaborative, onsite culture.

You will join a close Purchase Ledger team who have all been in their role for between 3-6 years and will play a key part in managing large and senior account ledgers.

The role offers a competitive £28,000 base salary, plus a 15% bonus, making it an attractive step for candidates looking to develop within a stable and supportive organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Invoice processing - Managing high volume purchase invoices with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Supplier statement reconciliation - Ensuring balances are correct and discrepancies are resolved promptly.
• Query resolution - Liaising confidently with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve issues efficiently.
• Payment runs - Preparing and processing weekly/monthly payment runs in line with company deadlines.
• Compliance & controls - Maintaining strong financial controls and supporting month end processes.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience within purchase ledger teams or a similar transactional finance role.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, solutions driven approach.
• Ability to work confidently onsite within a busy, supportive finance team.
• Solid organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Benefits & Culture

• £28,000 starting salary
• 15% bonus scheme
• Friendly, collaborative finance team
• Long term stability and development opportunities
• Fully onsite working pattern based in LS25

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.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.