Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Shirebrook; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Frasers Champion

Retail Reconnect

Fearless 1200

Employee Welfare

Frasers Fit

Retail Trust

Job summary

Frasers Group is seeking a detail‑oriented Finance professional to support the Purchase Ledger. You will manage invoice matching, postings, and payment runs, collaborating with internal teams and suppliers to ensure accurate, timely processing and strong controls.

The role requires 2+ years in Accounts Payable, experience with Medius and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance, and proficient Excel skills. Based at Shirebrook HQ, it offers impactful work in a dynamic retail group with extensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in Accounts Payable/Purchase Ledger.
• Experience processing BACS and CHAPS payments.
• Experience using Medius for invoice approvals.
• Proven experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance in AP.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day purchase ledger activities and payment runs.
• Match invoices, post transactions, and verify bank details.
• Resolve invoice-related queries and discrepancies with stakeholders.
• Assist with supplier payments and risk minimisation.
• Contribute to process improvements within the team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Tools

Medius

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance

ERP systems

Excel

Word

Job description

At Frasers Group we’re rethinking retail. Through digital innovation and unique store experiences, we’re serving our consumers with the world’s best sports, premium and luxury brands globally. As a leader in the industry, we’re elevating the retail experience for our consumers through our collection of established brands, including Sports Direct, FLANNELS, USC, Frasers, and GAME.
Why join us?

Our vision –we are building the planet's most admired and compelling brand ecosystem

Our purpose– we are elevating the lives of the many with access to the world’s best brands and experiences

At Frasers Group, we fear less and do more. Our people are forward thinkers who are driven to operate outside of their comfort zone to change the future of retail, embracing challenges along the way. The potential to elevate your career is massive, the experience unrivalled. To be able to make the most of it you need to live and breathe our principles:

• Own itand back yourself- Own the basics, own your role and own the result
• Think without limits– Think, think fast, think fearlessly
• Be relevant-Relevantto our people, our partners and the planet

Are you ready to join the Fearless?

Job Description

This role is based 5 days a week at our Shirebrook HQ
The Role

Working as part of our Finance team, you will play a key role within the Purchase Ledger function, working closely with the Purchase Ledger Team Leader and collaborating with both internal departments and external stakeholders across the Group. You will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day running of the purchase ledger process, including payment runs, invoice matching and posting, bank detail verification, and new account validation. Ensuring all activities are completed accurately, efficiently, and in line with established controls and timescales, you will help maintain the integrity of our financial processes while delivering a high standard of service to the wider business.

In this role, you will assist the Purchase Ledger Team Leader with all aspects of supplier payments, ensuring transactions are processed correctly and in accordance with company procedures to minimise financial risk and protect the business. Acting as a key point of contact for invoice-related queries, you will proactively investigate and resolve discrepancies, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and contribute to the continuous improvement of processes within the team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering accurate, timely, and quality outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Highly self-motivated with excellent organisational skills and the ability to effectively prioritise workloads to meet deadlines.

Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accuracy.

Ability to build, develop, and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders across the business.

Proactive and adaptable, with the confidence to work independently and take ownership of tasks.

Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, suppliers, and stakeholders at all levels.

Confident in identifying, escalating, and discussing issues or concerns with management in a timely and professional manner.

Demonstrates a positive attitude, strong problem-solving skills, and a willingness to contribute to continuous process improvement.

Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years' experience in Accounts Payable/Purchase Ledger.

Experience of processing and running BACS and CHAPS payments.

Experience using invoice approval systems such as Medius.

Previous experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance in an Accounts Payable environment.

Proven experience working with ERP systems, with D365 being the primary system used.

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel, with the ability to analyse and interpret data.

Understanding of supplier statement reconciliations, payment runs, query resolution, and month-end procedures.

Additional Information

Along with your benefits package we also offer a wide range of perks for our colleagues:

Frasers Champion-Our employees are at the heart of our business and we ensure individuals are recognised every single month for their hard work. Frasers Champion is a peer nominated scheme where 8 winners will receive double their pay for a month where they have thought without limits, owned it or been relevant.

Retail Reconnect–In order to build the planets most admired and compelling brand ecosystem, all employees must understand our business, product and customers. Each financial year, Head Office employees will gain insights by spending two days in one of our stores or the Warehouse. The goal is to learn how the work you do impacts our teams on the frontline, and to bring ideas back to the office which will improve how we work.

Fearless 1200– Fearless 1200 is our way of recognising our growth. It’s bold, ambitious, and designed to reward colleagues across the business for living our values and delivering impact. Fearless 1200 links how we perform to how we're rewarded – check out the video link below to find out more.

Employee Welfare

Frasers Fit– Our Everlast Gyms Team are on a mission to make our workforce the best, and fittest on the planet! We run free gym classes for employees as well as discounted memberships to our clubs. Frasers Fit is our wellbeing programme which aims to support and improve colleagues Physical, Financial & Mental wellbeing. The app is accessible for every employee and includes training, nutrition and lifestyle advice- all completely free.

Retail Trust– We know that its not just about physical health, mental wellness is equally important which is why all of our employees get free access and support from the Retail Trust charity. This includes a 24 hour wellbeing helpline, wellness hub, counselling and financial/legal support.