Purchase Ledger Clerk

Wave; North East; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/flexible working

Pension scheme (employer match)

Bonus potential

Income protection scheme

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Wave is hiring a Purchase Ledger Clerk for 20-25 hours per week on a fixed term contract. Based at Salvus House, Durham with hybrid working opportunities, the role reports to the Finance Manager and carries a pro rata salary of £25,278 with a discretionary bonus up to 8%.

You'll handle supplier payments, maintain financial records, support key controls and ensure processes are followed across the business, joining a team of finance professionals committed to accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, accounts payable or admin role within finance.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence using finance or accounting systems.
• Good understanding of financial processes and controls.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices and keep the Purchase Ledger up to date.
• Reconcile supplier statements and handle supplier queries.
• Prepare wholesale and BACS payment files to requirements and deadlines.
• Manage the purchase ledger inbox and respond to queries promptly.
• Support the P2P system including approval routes, purchase orders and supplier set up.

Skills

Accounts payable

Excel

Attention to detail

Financial controls

Communication

Tools

P2P system

Job description

• Income protection scheme

Purchase Ledger Clerk (20-25 hours per week, Fixed Term Contract (FTC) / internal secondment opportunity for 9 months)

Location: Contractual base Salvus House, Durham with hybrid working opportunities

Salary Range from: £25,278 (pro rata) plus a discretionary bonus potential of up to 8% of annual salary

Job Level: D

Reporting to: Finance Manager

We want our people to have a great work-life balance and support flexible working in terms of a hybrid model and varying start and finish times in some teams where possible. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.

About Us

Wave is a leading national business water retailer helping over 300,000 customers across the UK to benefit from the non-household water market. We’re dedicated to helping businesses lower water use, be more water efficient and reduce costs – all which helped us earn all which helped us proudly earn the Water Retailer of the Year award in 2021, reclaim the title in 2023. Most recently, we celebrated the win again in 2025, where the judges highlighted our commitment to social value and sustainability as well as our market-leading customer service. Our vision is to be the most customer-focused utility delivering value and efficiency in everything we do, making a positive difference to the environment and society.

The culture at Wave is like nowhere else. We’re committed to a happy, healthy place to work, and have a working environment which supports continuous learning and development, one where people can really flourish. Our people are at the centre of everything we do. Joining us means you’d be part of a team of over 300 people working flexibly across two UK based offices. You’ll find a real focus on employee wellbeing and some great benefits too. We expect great things from you and we give great things back.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Wealth

• Excellent pension scheme - we will double match your contribution, up to a maximum of 5% employee contribution and 10% from Wave
• Bonus potential
• Perkbox membership with a vast range of perks - high street savings (fashion retailers, supermarkets and restaurants), discounted cinema tickets, travel and holiday discounts and online fitness classes
• Income protection scheme
• Personal accident insurance
• 4x salary life assurance
• Free onsite parking

Time off

• 24 days holiday rising to 26 (plus bank holidays)
• A day off for your birthday
• Half a day on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve
• The option to buy holidays
• 1 day paid volunteering

Wellbeing

• Hybrid/Flexible working
• Healthcare cashback and treatment scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Free flu shots

Family Friendly

• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Enhanced shared parental and adoption leave
• We care about you as an employee and have a range of resources available to both you and your family

THE ROLE IN A NUTSHELL

This is a great opportunity to join Wave's finance team and be at the heart of keeping the business running smoothly behind the scenes. You'll look after supplier payments, maintain accurate financial records, support key financial controls, and help make sure processes are followed correctly across the business.

It's a varied role that combines accounts payable, reconciliations, system administration, and problem-solving, giving you the chance to work with colleagues from different teams and build a strong understanding of how the business operates.

If you're someone who enjoys working with numbers, takes pride in accurate processing, has a keen eye for detail, and likes finding ways to make processes work better, you'll fit right in.

WHAT WILL YOUR TYPICAL DAY LOOK LIKE?

• Processing purchase invoices and keeping the Purchase Ledger up to date.
• Reconciling supplier statements and dealing with supplier queries.
• Preparing wholesale and BACS payment files in line with requirements and deadlines.
• Managing the purchase ledger inbox, responding to queries and ensuring requests are dealt with promptly.
• Supporting the P2P system, including approval routes, purchase orders, user accounts, and setting up new suppliers.

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

• Experience in finance, accounts payable, or an admin role within finance, with a keen eye for detail.
• Good understanding of financial processes and controls, with a focus on doing things the right way.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence using finance or accounting systems.
• Well organised, able to manage priorities, and comfortable working to deadlines.
• Great communication skills and able to build positive relationships across the business.
• Proactive, curious, and eager to learn and improve processes.

BE YOURSELF – OUR DIFFERENCES MAKE US STRONGER

Wave is proud to be an inclusive employer and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. We will take into consideration any adjustments or individual requirements at any stage of your recruitment journey. If you require any additional support related to menopause, neurodiversity, or any other reason, please do let us know by contacting [e-mail].

Closing date: 4pm on 01 October 2026

Interviews are planned for w/c 05 October 2026