Purchase Ledger Clerk

RecruitMe; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering business in Lincoln is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their accounts payable team. The ideal candidate will have strong purchase ledger experience and exceptional attention to detail. This full-time on-site role offers a salary between £30,000 and £32,000, along with long-term stability in a supportive team environment. You will be responsible for maintaining supplier accounts, processing invoices, and managing payment runs within a well-structured operational process.

Benefits

Long-term stability

Clear development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in purchase ledger accounting.
• Proficient in using Sage for financial transactions.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain supplier accounts in Sage.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and terms.
• Process both PO and non-PO invoices accurately.
• Prepare weekly payment runs and support cashflow forecasting.
• Allocate payments and manage credit notes.

Skills

Strong purchase ledger experience

Excellent attention to detail

Experience with Sage software

Tools

Sage

Job description

Job Description

Join a Leading Engineering Business

We’re looking for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a busy accounts payable team within a world‑class engineering and manufacturing environment. You’ll work on‑site full‑time, supporting a small, friendly team and playing a key part in keeping the finance function running smoothly.

This role is ideal if you have strong purchase ledger experience, excellent attention to detail, and want stability within a well‑established employer.

Whats In It For You?

• £30,000 - £32,000 salary (depending on experience)
• Long‑term stability replacing a retiring colleague
• Work in a busy, supportive team of 3 Purchase Ledger Clerks
• Full handover and structured processes
• On‑site role with plenty of cross‑department interaction
• Clear development opportunities in a global business

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain supplier accounts in Sage
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries
• Match invoices to purchase orders, pricing, GRNs and terms
• Process PO and non‑PO invoices accurately and on time
• Prepare weekly payment runs and support cashflow forecasting
• Allocate payments, manage credit notes and keep the ledger clean
• Process employee expens...