Hybrid Purchase Ledger Clerk — 9‑Month FTC

Anglian Water Business (National) Limited; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension scheme

Bonus potential up to 8%

Perkbox membership

Income protection

Personal accident insurance

4x salary life assurance

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Wave is inviting applications for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our finance team. This role is 20-25 hours per week on a Fixed Term Contract (FTC) or internal secondment for 9 months, based at Salvus House, Durham with hybrid working options.

You will manage supplier payments, maintain accurate records and support key controls across the business. The ideal candidate will have experience in finance or accounts payable, strong Excel skills and a proactive mindset to help streamline processes.

Qualifications

• Experience in finance, accounts payable, or admin role within finance.
• Good understanding of financial processes and controls.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence using finance or accounting systems.
• Well organized, able to manage priorities, and comfortable working to deadlines.
• Great communication skills and able to build positive relationships across the business.
• Proactive, curious, and eager to learn and improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase invoices and keeping the Purchase Ledger up to date.
• Reconciling supplier statements and dealing with supplier queries.
• Preparing wholesale and BACS payment files in line with requirements and deadlines.
• Managing the purchase ledger inbox, responding to queries and ensuring requests are dealt with promptly.
• Supporting the P2P system, including approval routes, purchase orders, user accounts, and setting up new suppliers.

Skills

Finance experience

Accounts payable

Excel

Time management

Communication

Process improvement

Job description

Wave is inviting applications for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our finance team. This role is 20-25 hours per week on a Fixed Term Contract (FTC) or internal secondment for 9 months, based at Salvus House, Durham with hybrid working options.

You will manage supplier payments, maintain accurate records and support key controls across the business. The ideal candidate will have experience in finance or accounts payable, strong Excel skills and a proactive mindset to help streamline processes.