Purchase ledger clerk

Build Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a detail-driven Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a friendly finance team in Lenton, Nottinghamshire. The role involves processing invoices, reconciling statements, and supporting general tasks within the finance team. Candidates should have prior experience in purchase ledger or finance admin, and strong IT skills. The position offers competitive pay and benefits including private healthcare and social events.

Benefits

20 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Private healthcare

Regular staff nights out and social events

Qualifications

• Previous experience in purchase ledger, accounts payable or finance admin.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry.
• Good IT skills (Excel/finance systems).

Responsibilities

• Processing and coding purchase invoices.
• Matching invoices with purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

IT skills (Excel/finance systems)

Organisational skills

Ability to prioritise workload

Job description

Purchase Ledger Clerk / Accounts Administrator

Lenton, Nottinghamshire

£24,000 per annum

37.5 hours per week, office-based

About the Role

We’re looking for a detail-driven Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our friendly finance team. This role is perfect for someone with strong organisational skills and accuracy, who enjoys working in a busy but supportive office environment.

Key Responsibilities

Processing and coding purchase invoices
Matching invoices with purchase orders and delivery notes
Inputting data accurately into the finance system
Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
Assisting with payment runs and invoice queries
Supporting the finance team with general administration tasks

What We’re Looking For

Previous experience in purchase ledger, accounts payable or finance admin
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
Good IT skills (Excel/finance systems)
Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
A proactive and team-oriented approach

Benefits

£24,000 per annum
37.5 hours per week, office-based in Lenton
20 days annual leave 8 bank holidays (28 days total)
Free on-site parking
Private healthcare
Regular staff nights out and social events