Purchase ledger Supervisor

Broster Buchanan; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Supportive finance team

Cambridge-based role

Job summary

Broster Buchanan in Cambridge is seeking an experienced Interim Purchase Ledger Clerk to join the finance team from 13 October 2026. The role focuses on efficient processing of purchase invoices, matching against purchase orders, and preparing supplier payments to ensure accuracy and timeliness.

You will report to the Finance Manager and support month-end activities while maintaining strong supplier relationships and accurate records within a purpose-driven education-focused organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchase ledger or accounts payable environment
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach
• Good numerical and reconciliation skills
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to manage own workload and prioritise effectively

Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently
• Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery documentation
• Code and allocate invoices to nominal accounts and cost centres
• Prepare supplier payment runs
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
• Respond to supplier queries in a professional and timely manner
• Maintain accurate supplier records and set up new supplier accounts
• Assist with month-end processes and reconciliations
• Support the wider finance team with general accounts administration
• Ensure financial records are maintained in line with procedures and controls

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

We are working with a well-established education business based in Cambridge who are looking for an experienced Interim Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their finance team from 13 October 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-focused finance professional looking to develop their career within a purpose-driven organisation.

The Role Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for the efficient and accurate processing of purchase ledger transactions, ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Processing a high volume of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery documentation
• Coding and allocating invoices to the appropriate nominal accounts and cost centres
• Preparing supplier payment runs
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
• Responding to supplier queries in a professional and timely manner
• Maintaining accurate supplier records and setting up new supplier accounts
• Assisting with month-end processes and reconciliations
• Supporting the wider finance team with general accounts administration
• Ensuring financial records are maintained in line with company procedures and controls

About You

We are looking for someone who is organised, accurate and comfortable working to deadlines. You will ideally have previous experience within a purchase ledger or accounts payable environment and be confident handling a high volume of transactions.

You Will Bring

• Previous experience in purchase ledger, accounts payable or a similar finance role
• Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach
• Good numerical and reconciliation skills
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• The ability to manage your own workload and prioritise effectively
• Good Excel and general IT skillsA professional and collaborative approach

Experience of working within an education, charity, not-for-profit or similarly regulated environment would be advantageous, although it is not essential.

What’s on Offer?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an organisation that places genuine importance on its people and the quality of the service it provides.

You Can Expect

• A competitive salary
• A supportive and collaborative finance team
• Opportunities for professional development
• A welcoming working environment
• Excellent benefits package
• The opportunity to build your finance career within an established education organisation
• A Cambridge-based role with good transport links