Purchase Ledger Clerk (manufacturing)

Mansell Recruitment Group; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering recruitment agency is looking for a Purchase Ledger Clerk in Cambridgeshire to process high volumes of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently. Responsibilities include matching invoices to orders, handling supplier queries, and preparing payment runs. Candidates should have previous experience in accounts payable, strong Excel skills, and the ability to meet deadlines with high attention to detail. This role supports the finance team in a dynamic engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role is essential.
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills required.
• Proven ability to meet deadlines with high attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process and match purchase invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Post and reconcile invoices transferred from operations to the finance system.
• Act as first point of contact for supplier queries.

Skills

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Numerical skills

Job description

Purchase Ledger Clerk (Engineering / Manufacturing)

The Purchase Ledger Clerk will be responsible for processing high volumes of purchase invoices within a busy engineering environment, ensuring accuracy and timely payment of suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process and match purchase invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes
• Post and reconcile invoices transferred from Pegasus Operations to the finance system
• Act as first point of contact for supplier queries
• Prepare weekly and monthly supplier payment runs
• Reconcile supplier statements and analyse outstanding invoices
• Support job costing and general finance administration
• Provide support to the finance team and holiday cover for sales ledger where required

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a purchase ledger / accounts payable role
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Ability to meet deadlines with high attention to detail
• Good organisational and numerical skills
• Job costing or sales ledger experience beneficial