Purchase Ledger Clerk

Purchase Ledger Clerk Office Based | Monday to Friday | 9:00am - 5:30pm We are recruiting for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join an established finance team. This is a hands-on purchase ledger role, responsible for processing supplier invoices across a number of Group companies, managing supplier queries, completing reconciliations and supporting with weekly payment runs. We are looking for someone with at least 2 years' solid purchase ledger / accounts payable experience who is confident managing their own workload and dealing directly with suppliers and internal teams.

The Role Key responsibilities will include:
Processing contractor and supplier invoices across multiple Group companies Managing multiple finance mailboxes and ensuring invoices are processed accurately and efficiently Matching invoices to purchase orders and investigating any price or quantity discrepancies Liaising with suppliers and internal teams to resolve invoice queries Taking ownership of invoices placed on hold and proactively working to resolve outstanding issues Completing monthly supplier statement reconciliations and investigating any discrepancies Preparing weekly supplier payment runs for approval and payment Posting daily cash transactions Assisting with the setup and maintenance of new and existing supplier accounts Processing sundry and ad-hoc payments as required Responding to general accounts queries from regional teams Supporting the finance team with year-end audit requests Identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies within the purchase ledger function Providing general finance and administrative support when required About You To be considered for this role, you will ideally have: A minimum of 2 years' solid Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable experience Experience completing supplier statement reconciliations Confidence resolving supplier and invoice queries Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a busy workload Good attention to detail and accuracy A professional and confident telephone manner Good written and verbal communication skills A proactive and process-driven approach The ability to work effectively as part of a team while taking ownership of your own workload Desirable:
Experience using Qube software Good Excel skills AAT qualified or currently studying towards AAT Hours Monday to Friday 9:00am - 5:30pm 1-hour unpaid lunch Fully office based Benefits 25 days' annual leave Free onsite parking Company pension - 4% employee / 4% employer contribution Death in Service - 3x annual salary Company sickness scheme This role would suit an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk or Accounts Assistant looking for a stable position within an established finance team.