Purchase Ledger Clerk

Confidential; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our Finance team in Peterborough. The role focuses on maintaining accurate purchase ledger records, ensuring timely processing of invoices and payments, and supporting day-to-day finance activities.

The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to handle multiple priorities while maintaining accuracy.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger, or Finance Assistant roles.
• Accounting graduates encouraged.
• Strong attention to detail and high accuracy.
• Good understanding of accounting processes and financial controls.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain purchase ledger accounts, ensuring records are accurate and up to date.
• Review ledgers regularly to minimise aged debt and resolve queries.
• Download and allocate bank statements daily.
• Investigate and resolve cash allocation issues with supporting documents.
• Process supplier invoices and credit notes accurately and within timescales.
• Reconcile intercompany invoices and credits.
• Code invoices and credit notes to correct nominal ledger accounts.
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations (monthly/ad hoc).
• Prepare and process payment runs following procedures.
• Process ad hoc payment requests and employee expenses with proper approvals.
• Assist with month-end processes and reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel

Communication

Time management

Education

Accounting degree

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Purchase Ledger Clerk

Department: Finance / Accounts

Location: Peterborough

Salary: £27,000

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join our finance team. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate purchase ledger records, ensuring invoices and payments are processed efficiently, and supporting the smooth operation of day-to-day finance activities.

The successful candidate will have strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining high levels of accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain purchase ledger accounts and ensure records are accurate and up to date.
• Review ledgers regularly to minimise aged debt and resolve outstanding account queries.
• Download and allocate bank statements on a daily basis.
• Investigate and resolve cash allocation issues, obtaining remittances and supporting documentation where required.
• Process supplier invoices and credit notes accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Reconcile intercompany invoices and credits.
• Accurately code invoices and credit notes to the correct nominal ledger accounts.
• Complete monthly and ad hoc supplier statement reconciliations.
• Prepare and process payment runs in accordance with company procedures.
• Process ad hoc payment requests and employee expense claims, ensuring all approvals and supporting documentation are in place.
• Assist with month-end processes and reporting requirements.
• Liaise with colleagues and stakeholders to resolve invoice, payment, and account queries.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger, or Finance Assistant role.
• Accountancy graduates.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Good understanding of accounting processes and financial controls.
• Competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage workload effectively and meet deadlines.
• Experience working with accounting or finance systems is desirable.

Personal Attributes

• Customer-focused approach.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and implement solutions.
• Proactive and organised.
• Team player willing to support colleagues when required.
• Committed to continuous improvement and delivering high standards of work.