Purchase Ledger Clerk

RecruitMe; Stamford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering business is seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk for an on-site role in Stamford. You will support a small accounts payable team and ensure smooth financial operations. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in purchase ledger, strong Excel skills, and effective communication abilities. This position offers stability in a supportive environment, with development opportunities available. Apply today to join a well-established team.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Long-term stability

Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of purchase ledger/accounts payable experience.
• Must live within 45 minutes of Stamford and commute daily.
• Knowledge of VAT rules and invoice processing required.

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain supplier accounts in Sage.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries.
• Match invoices to purchase orders accurately.

Skills

3+ years’ experience in purchase ledger/accounts payable

Strong Excel and IT skills

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Highly organised and accurate

Tools

Sage200

Job description

Purchase Ledger Clerk – £30,000–£32,000 – Full-Time, On-Site

Location: Stamford area (must live within 45 minutes)
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5pm
Team Size: 3 (this is a backfill due to retirement)

Join a Leading Engineering Business

We’re looking for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a busy accounts payable team within a world-class engineering and manufacturing environment. You’ll work on-site full-time, supporting a small, friendly team and playing a key part in keeping the finance function running smoothly.

This role is ideal if you have strong purchase ledger experience, excellent attention to detail, and want stability within a well-established employer.

What’s In It For You?

• £30,000–£32,000 salary (depending on experience)

• Long-term stability — replacing a retiring colleague

• Work in a busy, supportive team of 3 Purchase Ledger Clerks

• Full handover and structured processes

• On-site role with plenty of cross-department interaction

• Clear development opportunities in a global business

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and maintain supplier accounts in Sage

• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries

• Match invoices to purchase orders, pricing, GRNs and terms

• Process PO and non-PO invoices accurately and on time

• Prepare weekly payment runs and support cashflow forecasting

• Allocate payments, manage credit notes and keep the ledger clean

• Process employee expenses and support the Concur expense system

• Reconcile petty cash and maintain accurate records

• Support month-end cut-offs, accruals and audit requirements

What We’re Looking For

• 3+ years’ experience in purchase ledger/accounts payable

• Sage200 experience is an advantage

• Strong Excel and IT skills

• Knowledge of VAT rules and invoice processing

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

• Highly organised, accurate and confident working to deadlines

• Must live within 45 minutes and be able to commute daily

Apply Today

If you’re an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk looking for a stable, on-site role with great team support, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to be considered.