Purchase Ledger Clerk

Appointments Personnel; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a detail-driven Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a friendly finance team in Stoke on Trent. The role involves processing supplier invoices, managing accounts, and providing administrative support. Ideal candidates should have prior experience in finance, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in using finance systems and Excel. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £29,000 per annum and regular working hours with no weekends.

Benefits

Competitive salary of up to £29,000 per annum

Friendly and supportive finance team environment

Regular working hours – Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm

Free onsite parking

Opportunities to develop finance skills and progress in your career

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Purchase Ledger Clerk or in a similar finance role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work.
• Confident using finance systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Good communication skills to liaise with suppliers and colleagues.
• Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices quickly and accurately.
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and resolving any discrepancies.
• Preparing and processing regular payment runs.
• Managing supplier accounts and handling queries professionally.
• Supporting the wider finance team with administrative tasks when required.

Job description

Overview

Location: Stoke on Trent | Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm | Salary: Up to £29,000 per annum | Sector: Finance & Accounting

Are you a detail-driven finance professional looking for your next career step? This is a great opportunity to join a welcoming and supportive team as a Purchase Ledger Clerk, where you’ll take ownership of invoice processing and supplier payments. If you’re organised, accurate, and enjoy working with numbers, this role could be the perfect match for you.

What you’ll be doing

• Processing supplier invoices quickly and accurately


• Matching invoices to purchase orders and resolving any discrepancies


• Preparing and processing regular payment runs


• Managing supplier accounts and handling queries professionally


• Supporting the wider finance team with administrative tasks when required

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience as a Purchase Ledger Clerk or in a similar finance role


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work


• Confident using finance systems and Microsoft Excel


• Good communication skills to liaise with suppliers and colleagues


• Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines

What’s in it for you

• Competitive salary of up to £29,000 per annum


• Friendly and supportive finance team environment


• Regular working hours – Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:30pm (no weekends)


• Free onsite parking


• Opportunities to develop your finance skills and progress in your career

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Appointments Personnel who are acting as an employment agency.

Keywords: Purchase Ledger Clerk, Stoke on Trent, Finance & Accounting