Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page International Recruitment Limited is partnering with a Cardiff-based FMCG business to recruit a Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk to own the Accounts Payable function and manage high volumes of supplier invoices and payments.

You will support process improvements, mentor junior team members and contribute to a busy finance department with a focus on accuracy, timeliness and strong supplier relations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable.
• Experience handling high transaction volumes.
• Strong reconciliation and query resolution skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately.
• Managing supplier payment runs.
• Resolving invoice and supplier queries.
• Performing supplier statement reconciliations.
• Supporting process improvements 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

Vendor relationships

High volumes

Reconciliation

Attention to detail

Process improvements

Team 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