Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk

Michael Page Finance; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ownership of AP function

Career development opportunities

Collaborative finance team

Job summary

The Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk role in Cardiff sits within a successful FMCG business. You will own the Accounts Payable function, processing high volumes of supplier invoices and ensuring accurate payment runs to keep day-to-day operations smooth.

You’ll support junior team members, drive process improvements, and play a core part in a fast-paced finance team. The package includes £30,000–£36,000 salary, with clear development opportunities and a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable.
• Comfortable working with high transaction volumes.
• Strong reconciliation and query resolution skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• A proactive mindset with a desire to improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Managing supplier payment runs.
• Resolving invoice and supplier queries.
• Performing supplier statement reconciliations.
• Supporting process improvement initiatives across Accounts Payable.
• Producing AP reports and supporting month-end activities.
• Providing guidance and support to junior finance team members.

Skills

Purchase Ledger

Accounts Payable

Invoice processing

Supplier relationships

Month-end support

Job description

Join a successful FMCG Business in Cardiff as a Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk, taking ownership of the Accounts Payable Function and ensuring the smooth processing of high volume supplier transactions, This role offers the opportuntity to drive process improvements, support junior team member, and play a key part within a fast paced finance team.

Client Details

Are you an experienced Purchase Ledger professional looking to take ownership of a busy Accounts Payable function within a fast-paced FMCG business?

We're working with a successful and growing Cardiff-based organisation seeking a Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk to manage the end-to-end AP process, maintain strong supplier relationships, and support ongoing improvements across the finance function.

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
• Managing supplier payment runs
• Resolving invoice and supplier queries
• Performing supplier statement reconciliations
• Supporting process improvement initiatives across Accounts Payable
• Producing AP reports and supporting month-end activities
• Providing guidance and support to junior finance team members

Profile

About You

• Proven experience within Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable
• Comfortable working with high transaction volumes
• Strong reconciliation and query resolution skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities
• A proactive mindset with a desire to improve processes

Job Offer

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £30,000-£36,000
• Opportunity to take ownership of a key finance function
• Supportive and collaborative finance team
• Stable and growing FMCG business
• Excellent career development opportunities