Purchase Ledger Clerk

IPS Finance; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance company in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated and detail-focused Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their finance team. This role is crucial for the accurate processing of financial transactions and supporting the team in delivering excellence. Ideal candidates will have strong numeracy and attention to detail, alongside experience in accounting information. The position offers hybrid working and various benefits including enhanced leave and discounts.

Benefits

Hybrid working

26 days holiday rising to 30 with service

Sick Pay

Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity pay

Staff and retail discount

Qualifications

• Experience with accounting information (invoices, credit notes, payments) desirable.
• Knowledge of VAT and financial procedures is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process, record, and complete all purchase ledger transactions.
• Ensure payments and invoices are handled in line with procedures and deadlines.
• Maintain accurate data collection and supplier records.
• Reconcile supplier statements and assist with monthly payment runs.
• Support colleagues and management with reporting, analysis, and administrative tasks.
• Handle supplier queries promptly and professionally.

Skills

Strong numeracy

Attention to detail

Organised

Strong communication skills

Customer-focused mindset

Job description

Overview

Our client is recruiting for a motivated and detail-focused individual to join their finance team as a Purchase Ledger Clerk. This role is key to ensuring the smooth and accurate processing of financial transactions and supporting the wider team in delivering excellence.

Benefits

• Hybrid working
• 26 days holiday rising to 30 with service
• Sick Pay
• Enhanced Maternity/ Paternity pay
• Staff and retail discount

Responsibilities

• Accurately process, record, and complete all purchase ledger transactions.
• Ensure payments and invoices are handled in line with procedures and deadlines.
• Maintain accurate data collection and supplier records.
• Reconcile supplier statements and assist with monthly payment runs.
• Support colleagues and management with reporting, analysis, and administrative tasks.
• Handle supplier queries promptly and professionally.

Essential qualifications

• Strong numeracy, literacy, and attention to detail.
• Experience with accounting information (invoices, credit notes, payments) desirable.
• Knowledge of VAT and financial procedures is a plus.
• Organised, efficient, and able to work to deadlines.
• A team player with strong communication skills and a customer-focused mindset.