Purchase Ledger Clerk

Trial Balance; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established national business in Plymouth is seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to maintain financial records and support growth. The role involves processing accounts payable, liaising with suppliers, and supporting month-end reporting. Ideal candidates will have experience in purchase ledger and strong IT skills, particularly in Excel. The company offers a variety of benefits, including an extra day off every fortnight and a focus on work-life balance.

Benefits

Extra day off every fortnight

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount and rewards scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

On-site parking

Competitive holiday allowance

Regular company social events

Qualifications

• Proven experience in purchase ledger or accounts payable position.
• Detail-oriented and organized with a proactive approach.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Process and maintain accounts payable transactions accurately.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely payments.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Experience in purchase ledger or accounts payable

Strong IT skills

Excel skills

Experience with Sage or similar accounting software

Job description

Purchase Ledger Clerk - Plymouth/ Hybrid - C£24k - Permanent - Excellent Benefits

Trial Balance Consulting are delighted to have been exclusively assigned again by our client, a well-established and rapidly expandingnational businesswith a strong online presence and an excellent reputation for customer service and operational excellence. They are now seeking an experiencedPurchase Ledger Clerkto join their friendly finance team and play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting continued growth.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join aprogressive and supportive organisationwhere you can make an impact and develop your accounting career.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and maintain accounts payable transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to ensure invoices are processed and paid on time.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any discrepancies promptly.
• Support month-end reporting and accounting processes.
• Maintain accurate filing systems and audit controls.
• Assist in improving systems and working methods, with a focus on efficiency and accuracy.
• Provide general support to the wider finance team as needed.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will have proven experience in apurchase ledgeroraccounts payableposition, with strong IT and Excel skills. Experience usingSageor similar accounting software is highly desirable. You’ll be detail-oriented, organised, and accurate in your work, with a confident communication style and the ability to liaise effectively with both suppliers and colleagues. A proactive approach, strong problem-solving ability, and the capacity to work well under pressure to meet deadlines will be key to success in this role.

Benefits

In return, the company offers a supportive and rewarding working environment with a range of benefits. These include anextra day off every fortnight, anEmployee Assistance Programme, and access to adiscount and rewards scheme. You’ll also benefit from initiatives such as theCycle to Work scheme,on-site parking(where applicable), and regularcompany social events. In addition, there’s acompetitive holiday allowanceand a strong emphasis on work-life balance and personal wellbeing.

How to Apply

If you’re an experiencedPurchase Ledger Clerklooking for your next challenge in a growing and dynamic organisation, i'd love to hear from you. Please apply with your CV or contactDan Saunders atTrial Balance Consultingfor a confidential discussion. The reference for this vacancy is DS10760.