Purchase Ledger Clerk

Sharp Consultancy; Worksop; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established distribution company in Worksop is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their Accounts Payable team. The role involves processing a high volume of purchase invoices, matching and coding invoices, and reconciling supplier statements. Candidates should have previous experience in a similar role, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. Joining this company offers a chance to grow alongside a rapidly expanding business with opportunities for progression and an annual bonus.

Benefits

Annual bonus available

Opportunities for progression

Supportive and collaborative accounts team

Qualifications

• Candidate must have experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role.
• Strong attention to detail is essential.
• Good organisational skills and confident communication are required.

Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of purchase invoices accurately.
• Match, batch, and code invoices.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries.
• Assist with payment runs.
• Support the wider finance team with ad-hoc duties.

Skills

Previous experience in a purchase ledger / accounts payable role

Strong attention to detail

Good organisational skills

Confident communication skills

Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment

Job description

I’m currently working alongside a well‑established and highly successful distribution company based in Worksop. The business has experienced significant and sustained growth over recent years and continues to expand.

With a strong reputation in their sector, the company supplies products nationwide and prides itself on efficiency, reliability, and long‑term relationships with both customers and suppliers. Due to this ongoing expansion, they are now looking to add a Purchase Ledger Clerk to their Accounts Payable team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation at an exciting stage of its journey, offering stability, development, and the chance to be part of a forward‑thinking finance function.

The role will include:

• Processing a high volume of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently
• Matching, batching, and coding invoices
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries
• Assisting with payment runs
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad‑hoc duties

What they’re looking for:

• Previous experience in a purchase ledger / accounts payable role
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills
• Confident communication skills when dealing with suppliers
• Ability to work well in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment

What’s on offer:

• Joining a rapidly growing and financially stable business
• Supportive and collaborative accounts team
• Opportunities for progression as the company continues to expand
• Annual bonus available
• A role where you can grow alongside the business

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years’ experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e‑mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.