Purchase Ledger Clerk

Eaton Syalon Ltd; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton Syalon Ltd in Nottingham is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk on a 6-month fixed term contract to support the purchase ledger across sites. The role is hybrid, with emphasis on accurate processing of supplier invoices and timely payments in a fast-paced finance environment.

You should be organized, meticulous and able to handle high volumes, reconcile supplier statements, and communicate clearly with suppliers and internal teams to resolve discrepancies and maintain smooth accounts payable

Qualifications

• Experience in purchase ledger or similar.
• Experience processing high volumes of supplier invoices.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confident communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Proactive approach to resolving queries and discrepancies.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices and credit notes, including batching, coding and manual input.
• Managing multi-site and monthly split invoices across multiple companies.
• Obtaining appropriate invoice authorisation in line with delegated authority limits.
• Completing supplier statement reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
• Handling supplier queries and resolving issues professionally via telephone and email.
• Verifying and setting up new supplier accounts, ensuring accurate records are maintained.
• Preparing and processing supplier payment runs.
• Maintaining and reviewing the purchase ledger, including allocating payments, chasing outstanding invoices and managing direct debit payments.
• Following up on outstanding supplier refunds and credit notes.

Skills

Purchase ledger experience

High volume invoices

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Purchase Ledger Clerk 6-month fixed term contract 27,000 - 30,000 Hybrid role Nottingham based

Eaton Syalon are working in partnership with our Nottingham-based client to recruit a Purchase Ledger Clerk on a 6-month fixed term contract basis.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented professional to join a fast-paced, multi-site business, supporting the smooth and efficient running of the purchase ledger function.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices and credit notes, including batching, coding and manual input.
• Managing multi-site and monthly split invoices across multiple companies.
• Obtaining appropriate invoice authorisation in line with delegated authority limits.
• Completing supplier statement reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.
• Handling supplier queries and resolving issues professionally via telephone and email.
• Verifying and setting up new supplier accounts, ensuring accurate records are maintained.
• Preparing and processing supplier payment runs.
• Maintaining and reviewing the purchase ledger, including allocating payments, chasing outstanding invoices and managing direct debit payments.
• Following up on outstanding supplier refunds and credit notes.

Person Profile

• Ideally you will have previous experience working in a purchase ledger role or similar
• Experience processing high volumes of invoices in a busy finance environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Confident communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• A proactive approach to resolving queries and investigating discrepancies.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines.

If you are currently looking for a contract role (6 months initially) and have purchase ledger experience as above, please get in touch to find out more.