Purchase Ledger Clerk

Jackie Kerr Recruitment; Swindon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency based in the UK is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a growing finance team in Swindon. The role involves processing supplier invoices, reconciling accounts, and managing payment queries. Ideal candidates will have experience with Sage software and strong IT skills. Benefits include a company pension scheme, 33 days of holiday, and private healthcare. This is a stable opportunity within an established business, fostering a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

33 days holiday per year

Private Healthcare

Stable working environment

Long-term career opportunity

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Purchase Ledger role.
• Previous experience using Sage is essential.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Confident communicator with the ability to liaise effectively with suppliers.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Proactive, organised, and professional in their approach.

Responsibilities

• Sort, check, and process supplier invoices and credit notes.
• Ensure invoices are coded and authorized in line with procedures.
• Reconcile supplier statements with the purchase ledger.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
• Prepare weekly and monthly supplier payment runs.
• Manage supplier accounts and handle payment queries professionally.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal departments to resolve issues.
• Maintain accurate filing and records.

Skills

Experience in a Purchase Ledger role

Use of Sage accounting software

Strong IT skills

Excellent attention to detail

Effective communication skills

Ability to work independently

Tools

Sage 50

Sage Intacct

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Purchase Ledger Clerk

Swindon

Salary depending on experience

Our long-standing client, based in Swindon, is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their growing finance team.

Purchase Ledger Clerk Roles and Responsibilities

• Sorting, checking, and accurately processing supplier invoices and credit notes
• Ensuring invoices are correctly coded and authorised in line with company procedures
• Reconciling supplier statements with the purchase ledger
• Investigating and resolving discrepancies promptly and efficiently
• 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 in a professional manner
• Liaising with suppliers and internal departments to resolve issues efficiently
• Collating, sorting, and processing company credit card transactions
• Reconciling credit card statements and investigating variances
• Maintaining accurate filing and records, and supporting the wider accounts team with ad hoc duties as required
• Daily use of Sage 50 or Sage Intacct accounting software
• Strong use of Microsoft Excel and general IT systems
• Experience within a multi‑entity or construction‑related environment is desirable but not essential

Purchase Ledger Clerk Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience in a Purchase Ledger role
• Previous experience using Sage is essential
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
• Confident communicator with the ability to liaise effectively with suppliers
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team
• Proactive, organised, and professional in their approach

Purchase Ledger Clerk Benefits

• Company Pension Scheme
• 33 days holiday per year (inclusive of eight recognised Bank Holidays)
• Private Healthcare
• Stable, supportive and friendly working environment
• Long‑term career opportunity within an established business