Purchase Ledger Clerk

Square Peg Associates; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a small finance team in Blackburn. The role offers a salary between £25,000 and £28,000 per annum plus benefits, including 25 days holiday and pension. Key responsibilities include processing invoices, maintaining supplier relationships, and supporting general accounts administration. Candidates should have Purchase Ledger experience and strong administrative abilities. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive and dynamic team with career development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Pension

Free parking

Qualifications

• Experience of Purchase Ledger invoicing is essential.
• Strong administrative skills with accurate data entry.
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills are required.
• Must be self-motivated but also able to work within a team.

Responsibilities

• Match, batch, and process Purchase Ledger invoices.
• Build relationships with suppliers, resolving invoice queries.
• Identify any invoice anomalies proactively.
• Accurately enter data onto the in-house system.
• Assist with general accounts administration duties.

Skills

Experience of Purchase Ledger invoicing

All round administrative skills

Excellent numeracy and literacy skills

Self motivated and a team player

Job description

This is a brand new accounts opportunity within a business that has a turnover of around £18 million, based in Blackburn. We are looking to recruit a Purchase Ledger Clerk to work within the existing small finance team. You will also support with general accounts administration duties.

Salary £25-28k per annum office based + 25 days holiday, pension and free parking.

Main Responsibilities:

• Matching, batching and processing of Purchase Ledger invoices
• Building relationships and rapport with suppliers, resolving any invoice queries
• Being pro‑active in identifying any invoice anomalies
• Accurate entry onto the bespoke in-house system
• Supporting with general accounts administration duties, some Sales Ledger & Credit Control as required

Person Specification:

• Experience of Purchase Ledger invoicing is essential
• All round administrative skills including accurate data entry
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills
• Self motivated individual as well as a team player

The team and company are supportive, friendly and the workload can be varied, interesting and busy. It’s a great team to become part of. Career development opportunities are also available.

Join this dynamic team and contribute to the continued growth! If you’re an ambitious individual with a passion for your work, we’d love to hear from you.

About Square Peg Associates:

At Square Peg Associates, we are a leading recruitment consultancy specialising in finance and commercial business professionals within the North West of England. Our approach is personal and tailored to each candidate. We not only consider the qualifications listed on their CVs but also take the time to understand them on a deeper level. Before representing any candidate to our esteemed client base, we build strong relationships with them.

If you’re interested in exploring our current vacancies, visit our website at Squarepegassociates.co.uk.