Purchase Ledger Clerk

Paul Card Recruitment; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in finance seeks an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk in North East England. This high-volume role requires you to process supplier invoices accurately and manage the workload effectively from day one. Strong Excel skills are essential, and while Sage experience is a bonus, it’s not mandatory. The position offers private medical cover, 25 days holiday, a bonus scheme, and a supportive finance team environment. If you're ready to take ownership of a busy ledger, apply now!

Benefits

Private medical cover through BUPA

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Bonus scheme

Discounts and cashback across major retailers

Flexible working

Qualifications

• Solid Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable experience in a busy, high-volume environment.
• Confidence to hit the ground running and manage the workload from day one.
• Strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Processing a high volume of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Preparing payment runs and making sure suppliers are paid on time.

Skills

Purchase Ledger experience

High-volume invoice processing

Strong Excel skills

Ability to manage workload

Tools

Sage

Job description

If you're an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk who's used to working at pace, this one will feel familiar, in the right way.

This is a high-volume Purchase Ledger role, and we're looking for someone who can come in and take ownership straight away. The workload is steady, deadlines matter, and there won't be time for a slow start. If you know the job and enjoy being busy, you'll settle quickly.

You'll be joining our finance team, supporting major UK infrastructure projects, big suppliers, big budgets, and a constant flow of invoices. We're part of a wider PLC group, but this division is growing fast and has real momentum. People who do the job well get noticed and backed here.

What you'll be doing

• Processing a high volume of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes
• Checking approvals are in place and chasing where needed
• Reconciling supplier statements and keeping the ledger clean
• Handling queries from suppliers and internal teams
• Preparing payment runs and making sure suppliers are paid on time
• Keeping everything up to date so the month‑end runs smoothly

What we need from you

• Solid Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable experience in a busy, high‑volume environment
• Confidence to hit the ground running and manage the workload from day one
• Strong Excel skills
• Sage experience is a bonus, but not essential

What's in it for you

• A manager who values effort, keeps things straightforward, and supports the team
• Private medical cover through BUPA
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Bonus scheme
• Discounts and cashback across major retailers and supermarkets
• Flexible working
• Office‑based role within a growing, supportive finance team

You’ll be busy, and you’ll be trusted to get on with it.

If that sounds like your kind of role, we'd like to hear from you.