Purchase Ledger Clerk

Acorn Stairlifts; Steeton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction and training

Investors in People

Healthcare and pension

Free on-site parking

Canteen

Cycle to work

Company events

Refer-a-friend bonus

Job summary

Acorn Stairlifts UK is seeking a detail-focused Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our busy finance team. You will process invoices across multiple currencies, match delivery notes to orders, and liaise with internal departments to clear queries quickly.

You will reconcile supplier statements, chase approvals to keep payments on track, and provide general admin support. The role offers induction, training, on-site parking, pension, life insurance, and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a finance or administrative role.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel preferred.
• Experience with SAP is a bonus – training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices accurately across multiple companies and currencies.
• Match delivery notes to purchase orders and verify records.
• Liaise with internal departments to clear queries promptly.
• Investigate and resolve GRNI (Goods Received Not Invoiced) issues.
• Chase approvals to ensure invoices are ready for payment.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Carry out general admin duties including filing, scanning, calls and emails.
• Ensure all transactions are posted accurately and on time.
• Support the finance team with additional tasks as requested.

Skills

Finance/administrative experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

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Acorn Stairlifts UK

We’re looking for a detail-focused Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our busy finance team. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy problem-solving, and excel at staying organised, this role could be ideal for you.

• Comprehensive induction and training
• Investors in People accredited employer
• Healthcare and pension schemes
• Free on-site parking & great transport links to Leeds, Bradford & Skipton
• Subsidised on-site canteen
• Cycle to work scheme
• Company events
• Refer-a-friend bonus – earn up to £100!

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience in a finance or administrative role.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel preferred.
• Experience with SAP is a bonus – training will be provided.

Must be able to display the Acorn Values

OUR VALUES

Quality of the products we make and sell and the service we provide

Unity Working together as one team

Integrity Acting responsibly and honestly to deliver on our promises

Caring About our customers, each other and the wider community

Ambition Taking Pride in all we do and striving to improve

Key Responsibilities

• Process invoices accurately and efficiently across multiple companies and currencies.
• Match delivery notes to purchase orders, ensuring records are correct.
• Liaise with internal departments to clear queries promptly.
• Investigate and resolve GRNI (Goods Received Not Invoiced) issues.
• Chase approvals to ensure invoices are ready for payment.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Carry out general admin duties including filing, scanning, phone calls, and emails.
• Ensure all transactions are posted accurately and on time.
• Support the finance team with any additional tasks as requested by management.
• Excellent Transport Links to Leeds, Bradford and Skipton
• Free Parking
• Induction and Training Programme
• In-house Canteen
• Life Insurance Cover
• On-going Coaching and Development
• Pension Provision

About the Finance Department

Our Finance team takes responsibility for efficiently budgeting, planning, analyzing and managing the company’s money, ensuring payments are processed accurately, regulatory controls are in place, and working with the business to set future objectives. Opportunities within Finance include management accounts, ledgers, cashbook and credit control, providing the opportunity to develop new skills.

Working with Acorn Stairlifts

Employing around 1,500 people worldwide Acorn is the world's largest independent manufacturer and supplier of straight stairlifts, with sales in over 80 countries and offices on 4 continents. Acorn achieved the Investors in People award and continues to invest in its most valuable resource: its people.