Purchase Ledger Controller (4326)

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

Job summary

Wade Macdonald is assisting a well‑established UK logistics client to recruit a Purchase Ledger Clerk for a busy finance team. You will process large volumes of supplier invoices and credit notes, and carefully match lines to purchase orders.

You will also investigate discrepancies, prepare payment runs, and reconcile supplier accounts while maintaining cash flow records using Excel and accounting software. The role offers hybrid work after probation and career development.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years' purchase ledger or accounts payable experience.
• Excel skills advantageous; academic qualifications and grades on CV.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices and credit notes.
• Accurately matching multi-line invoices against purchase orders.
• Investigate discrepancies and resolve supplier queries.
• Prepare payment runs and reconcile supplier accounts.
• Maintain short-term cash flow records.
• Use Excel and accounting systems to support accurate processing.

Skills

Numerical accuracy

Organised

Accounts payable

Tools

Excel

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.