Purchase Ledger Specialist - Fast-Paced Finance Team

Trial Balance; Redruth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Trial Balance is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our finance team at the headquarters near Redruth. The role is full-time and permanent, offering a busy, supportive environment within a long-standing services business operating across the UK.

You will manage supplier queries, process invoices, and help with month-end activities. The ideal candidate will have 6–12 months of recent purchase ledger experience, be highly numerate with strong attention to detail, and comfortable using MS

Qualifications

• 6–12 months of recent purchase ledger or similar experience.
• Experience in a modern finance function is desirable.
• Strong IT skills, with proficiency in accounting software and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Act as initial point of contact for supplier enquiries and liaise with colleagues to resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor the accounts payable email addresses.
• Administer the purchase order system.
• Create and locate invoices with correct VAT status and coding.
• Reconcile supplier statements.
• Ensure payment authorisation of supplier invoices.
• Assist with month end procedures.
• Assist with AP system process improvements.
• Support the Financial Controller with ongoing accounting projects.

Skills

Numerate

Attention to detail

Quick learner

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Trial Balance is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our finance team at the headquarters near Redruth. The role is full-time and permanent, offering a busy, supportive environment within a long-standing services business operating across the UK.

You will manage supplier queries, process invoices, and help with month-end activities. The ideal candidate will have 6–12 months of recent purchase ledger experience, be highly numerate with strong attention to detail, and comfortable using MS