Purchase Ledger Clerk - Finance & Admin Support

IWS Mechanical & Electrical; Wallingford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Family-friendly leave

Pension scheme

Health & wellbeing benefits

Cycle to work scheme

25 days annual leave

Job summary

IWS Mechanical & Electrical is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk in Wallingford to manage invoice processing, supplier payments and ledger maintenance. You’ll support finance activities and help ensure accurate financial records in a busy office environment.

The role requires attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to work with suppliers and internal teams. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable, or similar finance administration role.
• Strong attention to detail with high accuracy in data entry and record keeping.
• Good understanding of accounting processes, invoice management and purchase ledger procedures.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with suppliers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end purchase ledger process; invoices processed accurately and timely.
• Create and maintain purchase orders for materials and services.
• Match, code, verify and process supplier invoices per procedures.
• Prepare and monitor supplier payment runs within terms (BACS, cheque, online).
• Reconcile supplier statements and purchase ledger accounts; investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain supplier records and build relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Process employee expense claims and corporate card transactions per policy.
• Assist with month-end/year-end activities, accruals, reconciliations, reporting, and audits.
• Act as first point of contact for visitors, calls, and general enquiries.
• Coordinate office administration: post, supplies, travel, accommodation, service providers.
• Ensure compliance with financial procedures and confidentiality; support finance/management teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Team player

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

IWS Mechanical & Electrical is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk in Wallingford to manage invoice processing, supplier payments and ledger maintenance. You’ll support finance activities and help ensure accurate financial records in a busy office environment.

The role requires attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to work with suppliers and internal teams. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a competitive salary and benefits.