Purchase Ledger Clerk

Capital Outsourcing Group Ltd; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension

Annual leave

Health & wellbeing programme

Life insurance

Friendly environment

Job summary

Capital Outsourcing Group Ltd is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk to own the day-to-day purchase ledger, code invoices accurately, and ensure supplier payments are made on time. This hands-on role sits in a busy finance team in Harrogate area.

You'll work Monday to Friday 8:30am-5:00pm, build good relationships with suppliers, and support month-end VAT and reconciliations while maintaining confidential financial information.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a purchase ledger, accounts payable or finance role.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Good numerical and organisational skills.
• Experience using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• The ability to manage deadlines and prioritise a busy workload.
• Confident communication skills when dealing with suppliers and colleagues.
• A professional and confidential approach to financial information.

Responsibilities

• Processing and accurately coding purchase invoices.
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and supporting documentation.
• Maintaining accurate supplier accounts and records.
• Preparing supplier payment runs and ensuring payments are made within agreed terms.
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies.
• Assisting with VAT reporting and month-end processes.
• Assisting with reconciliations and resolving outstanding items.
• Working closely with other departments to resolve invoice and payment queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Organisation

Deadline management

Communication with suppliers

Independent working

Confidential handling

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Purchase Ledger Clerk

Monday to Friday 8:30am-5:00pm

Are you someone who enjoys keeping things organised, spotting the detail others might miss, and making sure everything adds up?

We're looking for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to play an important role in keeping the accounts running smoothly. This is a hands-on role where you'll take ownership of the purchase ledger, build strong relationships with suppliers and make sure invoices are processed accurately and paid on time.

You'll be joining a busy, supportive finance team where no two days are quite the same. If you're organised, proactive and enjoy working with numbers, this could be a great next step in your finance career.

You'll be responsible for the day-to-day management of the purchase ledger, including:

• Processing and accurately coding purchase invoices.
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and supporting documentation.
• Maintaining accurate supplier accounts and records.
• Preparing supplier payment runs and ensuring payments are made within agreed terms.
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies.
• Responding to supplier queries professionally and efficiently.
• Managing employee expenses and credit card transactions where required.
• Assisting with month-end processes, including accruals and prepayments.
• Supporting VAT reporting and ensuring invoices meet relevant VAT requirements.
• Assisting with reconciliations and resolving outstanding items.
• Working closely with other departments to resolve invoice and payment queries.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring processes are followed.
• Providing support to the wider finance team during busy periods, audits and year-end.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who takes pride in getting things right and enjoys being part of a team.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience in a purchase ledger, accounts payable or finance role.
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Good numerical and organisational skills.
• Experience using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• The ability to manage deadlines and prioritise a busy workload.
• Confident communication skills when dealing with suppliers and colleagues.
• A proactive approach to resolving queries and discrepancies.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to the wider finance team.
• A professional and confidential approach to financial information.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Monday to Friday working hours.
• Company pension scheme.
• Annual leave entitlement.
• Health & wellbeing programme.
• Life insurance.
• A friendly and supportive working environment.

Ready to Make Your Mark?

If you're organised, commercially minded and ready to take ownership of the purchase ledger, we'd love to hear from you.

Bring your attention to detail, your positive attitude and your passion for getting the numbers right - and join a team where your work genuinely makes a difference.