Purchase Ledger Controller

Pure Resourcing Solutions; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Pure Resourcing Solutions in Ipswich is seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Controller for a 6-month fixed-term contract starting immediately. You will own the purchase ledger and expenses, ensuring accurate processing and timely payments to suppliers.

You will drive process improvements, support month-end duties, and maintain strong financial controls within a high-volume environment, reporting to the Finance Manager and supporting a busy finance team.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of purchase ledger processes and financial controls.
• Experience of improving processes and implementing change.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Experience handling high volumes of transactions accurately and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day purchase ledger function, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and on time.
• Monitor and process employee expenses.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any invoice or account queries.
• Prepare and process supplier payment runs, including BACS payments.
• Review and maintain creditor ledgers and supplier accounts.
• Investigate discrepancies relating to invoices, purchase orders and stock transactions.
• Support month-end processes and reporting deadlines.

Skills

Purchase ledger processes

Process improvement

Financial controls

High-volume transactions

Month-end support

Job description

Purchase Ledger Controller

6 Month Fixed-Term Contract

Immediate Start Available

Office Based Free On-Site Parking

We are seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Controller to join a busy finance team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys improving processes, maintaining strong financial controls, and ensuring the smooth running of a high-volume purchase ledger function.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will take ownership of the purchase ledger and expenses function, playing a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end activities, and driving operational efficiencies across the finance team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day purchase ledger function, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and on time.
• Monitor and process employee expenses.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any invoice or account queries.
• Prepare and process supplier payment runs, including BACS payments.
• Review and maintain creditor ledgers and supplier accounts.
• Investigate discrepancies relating to invoices, purchase orders and stock transactions.
• Support month-end processes and reporting deadlines.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Strong knowledge of purchase ledger processes and financial controls.
• Experience of improving processes and implementing change.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Experience handling high volumes of transactions accurately and efficiently.

If you are an experienced Purchase Ledger professional who enjoys taking ownership, improving processes, and working in a fast-paced finance environment, we'd love to hear from you.