Purchase Ledger Clerk

ACCA Careers; Penarth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Modern tech-driven environment

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

ACCA Careers is recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a growing automotive-sector client in Wales. The role focuses on exception handling, accuracy, and timely supplier payments within a technology-driven finance function.

The ideal candidate will manage high invoice volumes, support month-end processes, and work with Excel and finance systems to maintain robust controls and efficient workflows.

Qualifications

• Has previous experience within a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role.
• Is comfortable working with high volumes of transactions.
• Enjoys working with systems and technology and can quickly adapt to new processes.
• Has strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills.
• Possesses excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• Can manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy.
• Communicates effectively with both suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Has good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Authorising purchase orders and ensuring adherence to company processes.
• Managing and maintaining the purchase ledger system.
• Processing and monitoring high volumes of invoices through automated workflows.
• Performing supplier statement reconciliations and resolving any discrepancies.
• Investigating and resolving invoice, PO and supplier account queries.
• Liaising with internal departments and external suppliers to maintain accurate records.
• Supporting month-end activities and reporting requirements.
• Ensuring financial controls and procedures are followed at all times.

Skills

Purchase Ledger

Accounts Payable

High volumes

Excel

Finance systems

Job description

Client Details

Our client is a highly successful and customer-focused business operating within the automotive sector, recognised for delivering premium products and exceptional service standards. With a strong reputation, continued growth, and a commitment to employee development, they offer a professional and supportive working environment where individuals are encouraged to develop their skills and build long-term careers. The business prides itself on teamwork, excellence, and maintaining the highest standards across all areas of its operations.

Description

About the Role

We are looking for an organised and detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking, technology-led business that has invested heavily in automation and efficient financial processes.

Handling several thousand invoices each month, our finance function relies on robust systems and streamlined workflows, meaning this role is focused on managing exceptions, maintaining accuracy, and ensuring suppliers are paid correctly and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Authorising purchase orders and ensuring adherence to company processes.
• Managing and maintaining the purchase ledger system.
• Processing and monitoring high volumes of invoices through automated workflows.
• Performing supplier statement reconciliations and resolving any discrepancies.
• Investigating and resolving invoice, PO and supplier account queries.
• Liaising with internal departments and external suppliers to maintain accurate records.
• Supporting month-end activities and reporting requirements.
• Ensuring financial controls and procedures are followed at all times.

Profile

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience within a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role.
• Is comfortable working with high volumes of transactions.
• Enjoys working with systems and technology and can quickly adapt to new processes.
• Has strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills.
• Possesses excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• Can manage multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy.
• Communicates effectively with both suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Has good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and finance systems.

Job Offer

What We Offer

• Flexible start and finish times between 7:30am and 5:30pm.
• A modern, technology-driven working environment.
• Stable and supportive finance team.
• Opportunities to develop your skills and experience.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are an experienced purchase ledger professional looking to join a business that embraces technology and efficient ways of working, we'd love to hear from you.