Purchase Ledger Clerk

MacKenzie King; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a finance team in Ipswich, UK. The role involves managing the accounts payable process, ensuring invoice accuracy, and supporting procurement processes. Ideal candidates should have strong data entry and communication skills and knowledge of Xero, along with a keen attention to detail. This position presents a great opportunity for career development within finance functions.

Qualifications

• Previous role in Accounts Payable dealing with high volumes of invoice processing.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to learn technical aspects of purchase ledger processing (VAT, etc.).

Responsibilities

• Manage the Accounts Payable process.
• Ensure invoices are coded, approved, and variances resolved.
• Maintain accuracy of creditor accounts.
• Work with Procurement to ensure purchase orders are processed correctly.

Skills

Strong data entry skills

Teamwork and communication skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivating and organizational skills

Knowledge of Xero

Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, TEAMS)

Job description

MacKenzie King are working with our client to recruit a detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Clerk into their finance team. This role involves managing and processing purchase transactions, ensuring accuracy in financial records, and supporting the organisation’s procurement processes. The ideal candidate will possess strong data entry skills, familiarity with accounting software, and a good understanding of accounts payable procedures. This position offers an excellent opportunity for individuals interested in developing their career within finance functions.

Key tasks and responsibilities

• To manage the Accounts Payable process.
• Ensure all invoices are correctly coded, approved and variances investigated and resolved in a timely manner.
• Maintain payment practices in accordance with company policy and agreed credit terms by producing appropriate BACS and other payment runs.
• To Ensure creditor accounts are accurate and fully up to date.
• Working with the Procurement team to ensure purchase orders are processed and receipted correctly to enable payment terms to be observed.
• To establish clear procedures for routine tasks and to maintain and update the relevant work instructions for the role.

Qualifications and experience

• A previous role in an Accounts Payable department dealing with high volumes of invoice processing.
• Strong, teamwork and communication skills.
• Knowledge of Xero (essential)
• Good administrative skills with the ability to work using own initiative to a high standard, with excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to learn technical aspects surrounding purchase ledger processing (VAT etc).
• The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Self-motivating with good organisation skills.
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft TEAMS.
• Excellent interpersonal skills