Purchase Ledger Controller (5856)

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Purchase Ledger Controller to join a finance team in Airdrie, Scotland. The role involves processing supplier invoices, maintaining relationships, and contributing to finance operations. Successful candidates will have substantial purchase ledger experience and strong attention to detail. This full-time position offers competitive pay and 30 days of annual leave.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Substantial previous experience in a purchase ledger/accounts payable role.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Flexible and open to learning new 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

Sage software knowledge

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Sage

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.

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.