Purchase Ledger Clerk

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free/on-site parking

Job summary

Contract Personnel Limited is supporting a well-established family-run business in Great Yarmouth in their search for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join the Finance Team. You will process supplier invoices, match to PO and delivery notes, run month-end activities and support reporting, with a strong focus on accuracy, confidentiality and building good supplier relationships.

You will be responsible for maintaining supplier records, ensuring payments are processed accurately, and contributing to the

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of supplier invoices from start to finish.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Check prices and obtain authorisation for invoices.
• Input and file invoices using an automated system.
• Process payment runs and send remittances.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries.
• Be main contact for supplier invoice and payment queries.
• Build relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Support month-end processes and run reports.
• Complete reconciliations and basic data analysis.
• Monitor supplier pricing and identify potential risks.
• Provide cover for colleagues when required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of finance processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisational skills

Independent working

Problem solving

Teamwork

Tools

Excel

Job description

Purchase Ledger Clerk

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.

You will be responsible for:

• 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,(Apply online only) per annum
• Company pension
• Free/on-site parking