Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk

Frasersgroup; Shirebrook; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Frasers Champion

Retail Reconnect

Fearless 1200

Job summary

Frasersgroup is seeking a Finance professional to join our Purchase Ledger team at the Shirebrook HQ. You will support day-to-day AP activities, manage payment runs, match invoices, and post them accurately.

You will verify bank details and validate new supplier accounts, while addressing invoice queries and driving improvements. Ideal candidates have at least 2 years in Accounts Payable/Purchase Ledger, with hands-on experience in BACS/CHAPS, Medius, and ERP systems (D365).

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in Accounts Payable/Purchase Ledger.
• Experience with BACS and CHAPS payments.
• Experience using Medius.
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Word/Excel).

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day purchase ledger activities.
• Handle payment runs and posting of invoices.
• Verify bank details and perform new supplier account validation.
• Respond to invoice-related queries and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with process improvements within the team.

Skills

D365 Finance

Medius

Accounts Payable

Microsoft Excel

Stakeholder communication

Data analysis

Tools

Medius Payables

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.
• Previous experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance in an Accounts Payable environment is essential for this role
• 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.
• 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.

Benefits

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.

What's next?

Our Recruitment Team will be reviewing applications and all candidates will receive a response, whether you are successful or unsuccessful. Shortlisted applicants may be asked to conf