Purchase Ledger Clerk

SF Partners; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 34,144,000 - 38,576,000; Full time

Job summary

SF Partners is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a Leicester-based finance team in a hybrid role (1 day in the office, 4 days working from home). The position offers flexibility and exposure to multiple ERP systems, handling supplier invoices, payments and month-end tasks.

The ideal candidate will have solid purchase ledger experience, strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently from home while communicating effectively with suppliers and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable.
• Capable of processing a high volume of invoices accurately.
• Experience with reconciliations and resolving supplier queries.
• Comfortable learning new accounting and ERP systems.
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.
• Able to work independently when working from home.
• Confident communication with colleagues and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Code supplier invoices and match to POs, GRNs and docs.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and payment issues.
• Set up and maintain supplier accounts; keep data accurate.
• Prepare supplier payment runs; ensure timely payments.
• Reconcile supplier statements and monitor balances.
• Respond to supplier and internal queries; manage payable inbox.
• Assist month-end activities: accruals, reconciliations, reporting.
• Work across multiple finance and business systems; ensure data transfer.
• Support system updates, testing and new implementations.
• Produce reports and extract financial information as required.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Finance and Operations to resolve issues.
• Ensure AP processes comply with policies and controls.
• Assist with audit requests with supporting documentation.

Skills

Purchase Ledger

Accounts Payable

Invoice processing

Reconciliations

ERP systems

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Independent working

Communication

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Purchase Ledger Clerk

Location: Leicester city centre - Hybrid (1 day office / 4 days home)

Payrate: £12.71-£14.36 per hour

Start Date: Monday 17th August

Contract: Temporary 3 months

We are looking for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a small, established finance team based in Leicester.

This is a great opportunity for someone with solid purchase ledger experience who is confident picking up a new role quickly and getting to grips with different finance and ERP systems.

The role offers excellent flexibility, with four days working from home and one day per week in the Leicester office. You will be required to attend 2 days of training at an external location, travel costs will be covered.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and accurately code supplier invoices in line with company procedures.
• Match invoices to purchase orders, goods received notes and supporting documentation.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, queries and payment issues.
• Set up and maintain supplier accounts and ensure supplier information is accurate and up to date.
• Prepare supplier payment runs and ensure payments are processed accurately and on time.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate outstanding balances.
• Respond to supplier and internal queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Monitor the accounts payable inbox and ensure invoices and queries are dealt with efficiently.
• Assist with month-end activities, including accruals, reconciliations and reporting.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure all transactions are properly documented.
• Work across multiple finance and business systems, ensuring information is accurately transferred and maintained between systems.
• Identify and investigate discrepancies between different systems and databases.
• Support system updates, testing, process improvements and implementation of new systems where required.
• Produce reports and extract financial information from various systems as required.
• Work closely with Procurement, Finance, Operations and other internal teams to resolve issues and improve processes.
• Ensure all accounts payable processes comply with company policies, controls and relevant financial procedures.
• Assist with audit requests and provide supporting documentation when required.

Experience required

• Have previous experience working within a Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable role
• Be confident processing a good volume of invoices accurately
• Have experience with reconciliations and resolving supplier queries
• Be comfortable learning new accounting and ERP systems
• Have strong attention to detail and good organisational skills
• Be able to work independently when working from home
• Communicate confidently with colleagues and suppliers