Purchase Ledger Controller

Murray Recruitment Ltd; Airdrie; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Purchase Ledger Controller for a client in North Lanarkshire. This is an office-based role within a thriving finance team, responsible for processing supplier invoices and maintaining strong supplier relationships. Ideal candidates will have experience in purchase ledger roles and strong attention to detail. The position offers competitive salary and benefits including 30 days annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary

30 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Substantial previous experience in a purchase ledger/accounts payable role.
• Confident communicator with a polite and professional telephone manner.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices daily.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and perform reconciliations.
• Resolve supplier invoice queries efficiently.

Skills

Purchase ledger experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Team collaboration

Tools

Sage software

Job description

Overview

Murray Recruitment are recruiting a Purchase Ledger Controller for our client based in North Lanarkshire.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving finance team within a fast-paced, supportive environment. The role is central to ensuring accurate and efficient processing of supplier invoices, maintaining strong supplier relationships, and contributing to the smooth running of the wider finance function. This position suits someone highly organised with a strong background in purchase ledger processes and excellent attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices daily.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and perform supplier statement reconciliations.
• Resolve supplier invoice queries efficiently with both suppliers and internal departments.
• Prepare weekly payment runs for authorisation by senior management.
• Process ad-hoc payments as required on a daily basis.
• Provide support for penalty charge notices (PCNs) and credit card reconciliations.
• Contribute to wider finance duties and assist other team members as needed.

Skills & Experience

• Substantial previous experience in a purchase ledger/accounts payable role.
• Confident communicator with a polite and professional telephone manner.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; previous use of Sage software is desirable.
• Collaborative team player willing to support across the wider finance team.
• Flexible and open to learning new skills within a busy finance environment.

Offering

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Full-time position: Monday to Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm (30-minute lunch break).
• 30 days annual leave including statutory holidays.
• Company pension scheme: 4% employer / 5% employee minimum contribution.
• Office-based role within a well-established and supportive team.