Purchase Ledger Specialist – Onsite, Permanent Role

Astute Recruitment; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Astute Recruitment based in Mansfield is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their finance team on a permanent, full-time, on-site basis. The role focuses on processing invoices, matching with POs, and maintaining accurate supplier records in a busy finance environment.

The ideal candidate will have prior purchase ledger experience, strong IT skills (Excel, Word, Outlook), and excellent attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise and work independently.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in purchase ledger or similar finance role.
• Strong IT and numeracy skills with Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Excellent organisational skills and high attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Flexible approach to support the wider finance team as priorities change.

Responsibilities

• Scanning and processing incoming purchase invoices and delivery tickets accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Registering purchase invoices onto the system, ensuring all information is correctly recorded.
• Matching invoices against delivery tickets and purchase orders, investigating and resolving any discrepancies.
• Forwarding unmatched invoices for internal approval and following up where necessary.
• Carrying out regular supplier statement reconciliations to ensure all invoices and credit notes are accounted for.
• Handling purchase ledger queries via email and telephone, liaising with suppliers and internal departments.
• Maintaining accurate and organised filing systems for invoices, delivery tickets and supplier statements.

Skills

Purchase ledger

Excel

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Astute Recruitment based in Mansfield is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their finance team on a permanent, full-time, on-site basis. The role focuses on processing invoices, matching with POs, and maintaining accurate supplier records in a busy finance environment.

The ideal candidate will have prior purchase ledger experience, strong IT skills (Excel, Word, Outlook), and excellent attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise and work independently.