Purchase Ledger Clerk

Sudlows; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Sudlows is seeking an organised Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our Finance team. You will ensure accurate processing of supplier invoices, maintain supplier accounts and support month-end activities. You should bring experience in purchase ledgers, strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail.

This role suits a proactive team player who can manage priorities in a fast-paced environment. Based in Lancashire, the role offers exposure to across-project procurement and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role.
• Strong understanding of invoice processing and supplier reconciliations.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and goods received notes.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and pricing queries with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate outstanding items.
• Prepare weekly and monthly payment runs.
• Maintain supplier account records and ensure data accuracy.
• Set up new supplier accounts and verify supplier details per procedures.
• Monitor and manage purchase ledger email inboxes.
• Assist with month-end closing activities and reporting requirements.
• Support audits by providing accurate financial documentation and build relationships with teams.
• Ensure compliance with company financial controls and procedures.

Skills

Purchase ledger experience

Accounts payable

Invoice processing

Supplier reconciliations

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Education

AAT qualification or working towards

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

We are seeking an organised and detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our Finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, managing supplier accounts, and supporting the wider finance function.

This role is ideal for someone with strong purchase ledger experience who thrives in a fast-paced project-driven environment and possesses excellent communication and organisational skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and goods received notes.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and pricing queries with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate outstanding items.
• Prepare weekly and monthly payment runs.
• Maintain supplier account records and ensure data accuracy.
• Set up new supplier accounts and verify supplier details in line with company procedures.
• Monitor and manage purchase ledger email inboxes.
• Assist with month-end closing activities and reporting requirements.
• Support audits by providing accurate financial documentation.Build effective working relationships with project teams, procurement, and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with company financial controls and procedures.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Previous experience within a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role.
• Strong understanding of invoice processing and supplier reconciliations.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

• Experience within construction, engineering, infrastructure, or project-based organisations.
• Familiarity with ERP or accounting systems. AAT qualification or working towards an accounting qualification.
• Experience processing high-volume invoices.