Purchase Ledger Clerk

Purely Recruitment Solutions Ltd.; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk for their client in Swindon. The role involves managing the purchase ledger function, ensuring accurate processing of invoices and payments, and handling supplier accounts. Candidates must have proven experience in purchase ledger, strong Sage and Excel skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Benefits include a pension scheme and 33 days annual leave.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

33 days holiday per year

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Purchase Ledger role.
• Previous Sage experience is essential.
• Strong general computer and Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Sort and check supplier invoices and credit notes.
• Prepare weekly and monthly supplier payment runs.
• Collate and input company credit card transactions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work independently

Proactive approach

Tools

Sage 50

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Swindon

Full Time – Permanent

Salary is dependent on experience

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our client based in Swindon.

The Role

Our client is looking for a detail-oriented and reliable Purchase Ledger Clerk to take ownership of the purchase ledger function within the Accounts Department. This is a key role supporting the Management Accountant and wider finance team, ensuring accurate processing, reconciliation and supplier management across the business.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Sorting, checking and accurately inputting supplier invoices and credit notes
• Ensuring invoices are correctly coded and authorised in line with company procedures
• Reconciling supplier statements against the purchase ledger
• Investigating and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner

Payment Runs

• Preparing weekly and monthly supplier payment runs
• Ensuring payments are accurate and made in accordance with agreed terms
• Managing supplier accounts and handling payment queries professionally
• Liaising with suppliers and internal departments to resolve issues efficiently

Credit Card Processing

• Collating, sorting and inputting company credit card transactions
• Reconciling credit card statements and resolving variances

General Accounts Administration

• Filing, record keeping and supporting the wider accounts team with ad hoc tasks as required

Software & Systems

• Daily use of Sage 50 or Sage Intaact accounting software
• Strong use of Microsoft Excel and general IT systems
• Experience working within a multi-entity or construction-related environment is desirable but not essential

The Person

You should be organised, methodical and confident managing a busy purchase ledger workload.

Key attributes and experience include

• Proven experience in a Purchase Ledger role
• Previous Sage experience is essential
• Strong general computer and Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication skills and confidence dealing with suppliers
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proactive and professional approach to work

Offer

• Company Pension Scheme
• 33 days holiday per year (inclusive of eight recognised Bank Holidays)
• Stable, supportive and friendly working environment