Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk

Butler Rose Ltd; Chester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Butler Rose Ltd in Chester is seeking a Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk to own the purchase ledger, manage supplier invoices, and support VAT coding within a busy, growing finance team. The role also covers employee expenses and broader finance administration responsibilities.

You will work closely with the Finance Manager, develop processes, and contribute to month-end activities while ensuring accuracy and timely payments. The position offers a stable, on-site working environment in Chester.

Qualifications

• Experience in Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable or Finance Administration.
• Strong VAT coding and invoice processing knowledge.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Excel and finance systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end purchase ledger, including supplier invoices and VAT coding.
• Coordinate and prepare weekly supplier payment runs.
• Process employee expenses and ensure VAT compliance.
• Resolve supplier and expense queries promptly and professionally.
• Maintain cash books and daily banking records.
• Support daily customer loan payouts and cash flow forecasting.
• Process payments via online banking platforms and reconcile bank statements.
• Assist with month-end processes and accruals with Finance Manager.
• Act as a systems champion, driving process improvements.
• Provide guidance on purchase order processes to colleagues.
• Support other finance functions including sales invoicing and fee processing.

Skills

Purchase Ledger

Accounts Payable

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Process improvement mindset

Tools

Excel

Finance systems

Online banking platforms

Job description

Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk

Chester | Salary £30k

Are you an experienced Purchase Ledger professional looking for a varied finance role within a fast-paced and growing business? Do you enjoy taking ownership of processes, improving efficiencies, and working as part of a collaborative finance team?

We're recruiting for a Purchase Ledger & Accounts Administrator to join a successful and expanding financial services organisation based in Chester. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong accounts payable experience who enjoys working in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same.

The Opportunity

As a key member of the Finance team, you'll take ownership of the purchase ledger function, employee expenses process, and a range of finance administration responsibilities that support the wider business. You'll have the opportunity to become a subject matter expert within the finance systems, identify process improvements, and contribute to the smooth running of daily financial operations.

This role offers excellent exposure across multiple areas of finance and would suit someone who enjoys both transactional finance and broader operational responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end purchase ledger process, including processing supplier invoices and ensuring accurate VAT and cost centre coding.
• Coordinate and prepare weekly supplier payment runs.
• Process employee expenses, ensuring compliance with company policies and VAT requirements.
• Resolve supplier and employee expense queries efficiently and professionally.
• Maintain and update cash books and daily banking transactions.
• Support the management of daily customer loan payouts, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
• Upload and process payments through online banking platforms.
• Produce daily bank balance reporting and support cash flow forecasting activities.
• Work closely with the Finance Manager to support month-end processes, including accruals.
• Act as a key user of finance systems, driving process improvements and efficiencies.
• Support and train colleagues on purchase order processes where required.
• Provide support across other finance functions, including sales invoicing, receipt posting, and fee processing.
• Assist the wider Finance and Treasury teams with operational finance activities as required.

About You

We're looking for a highly organised finance professional who enjoys working in a busy environment and takes pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work.

You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience within a Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable, or Finance Administration role.
• Strong understanding of VAT coding and invoice processing.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good working knowledge of Excel and finance systems.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across the business.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• A proactive approach with a desire to improve processes and drive efficiencies.
• Experience working within a fast-paced commercial environment.

Why Apply?

• Join a growing and successful organisation.
• Varied and interesting role with exposure to multiple areas of finance.
• Opportunity to take ownership of processes and contribute to improvements.
• Supportive and collaborative finance team.
• Excellent opportunity for career development and progression.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.