Purchase Ledger Clerk

Lusona Consultancy; Paisley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

On-site parking

Job summary

Lusona Consultancy in Paisley is recruiting a detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a growing distribution organisation within the finance team. You will process supplier invoices, ensure accuracy, and maintain strong relationships with vendors to support timely payments.

Key duties include matching orders, delivery notes and invoices, reconciling statements, and preparing supplier payments in line with terms.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical skills.
• Good organisational and time management abilities.
• Experience using accounting software and Excel.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately.
• Match purchase orders, delivery notes and invoices.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare supplier payment runs in line with terms.
• Handle supplier queries professionally.
• Support the wider finance team with ad hoc tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Organisational and time management

Excel proficiency

Communication and problem-solving

Tools

Accounting software

Excel

Job description

An established and growing distribution organisation is seeking a detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Clerk to join its finance team based in Paisley.

As part of a well-established finance function, you will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and maintaining strong relationships with vendors.

Role

• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
• Matching purchase orders, delivery notes, and invoices
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving any discrepancies
• Preparing supplier payment runs in line with agreed payment terms
• Handling supplier queries professionally and promptly
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc tasks

Experience

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role
• Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical skills
• Good organisational and time management abilities
• Experience using accounting software and Excel
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Company pension scheme
• On-site parking

If you are an organised finance professional looking to join a stable and growing organisation, we would be delighted to hear from you.