Purchase Ledger Controller

Wade Macdonald; Wokingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work after probation

Office-based initially

Job summary

Wade Macdonald is recruiting for a busy finance team to manage high-volume purchase ledger transactions. You will match invoices to multiple purchase orders, resolve supplier queries and prepare payment runs, using Excel and accounting software to maintain accurate records.

Initial office-based work with up to two days from home after probation; a salary of £30,000–£35,000 and a friendly, supportive team environment are offered to the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years' purchase ledger or accounts payable experience (preferred).
• Strong numerical ability and accuracy in high-volume processing.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices and credit notes.
• Accurately match complex invoices to purchase orders.
• Investigate discrepancies and respond to supplier queries promptly.
• Prepare payment runs and reconcile supplier accounts.
• Maintain short-term cash flow records.
• Utilise Excel and accounting systems to support accurate processing.

Skills

Purchase ledger experience

Numerical accuracy

Attention to detail

Organised

Education

AAT/Accounting qualification (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

Working Arrangements:

Office-based initially, with up to two days working from home after probation.

About the Client

Our client is a well-established organisation operating within the Logistics / Distribution / Supply Chain sector, supporting a broad customer base across the UK. They offer a friendly, supportive working environment where teamwork, accuracy and professional development are valued.

About the Job

An excellent opportunity to join a busy finance team of five, managing high-volume purchase ledger transactions. The role involves detailed invoice matching across multiple purchase orders, making exceptional attention to detail essential.

Duties will include:

• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices and credit notes.
• Accurately matching complex, multi-line invoices against purchase orders.
• Investigating discrepancies and resolving supplier queries.
• Preparing payment runs and reconciling supplier accounts.
• Maintaining short-term cash flow records.
• Using Excel and accounting systems to support accurate financial processing.

About the Successful Applicant

You will be numerically confident, highly organised and exceptionally accurate. Ideally, you will have one to two years' purchase ledger or accounts payable experience, although bright, quick learners will also be considered. Excel skills and an interest in pursuing accounting qualifications would be beneficial. Please include academic qualifications and grades on your CV.

What You Will Receive in Return

A salary of £30,000–£35,000, potential hybrid working after probation and the opportunity to develop your accounting career within a supportive, established finance team.