Purchase Ledger Clerk

HR GO Driving; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 27,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Doncaster is seeking a detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for accurate processing of supplier invoices and managing payment runs, ensuring that accounts and records are maintained cleanly. The role requires relevant experience, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across teams. This position offers a competitive salary and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Competitive salary

Opportunities for training

Qualifications

• Proven experience in purchase ledger or accounts payable roles.
• Strong experience processing supplier invoices and managing payment runs.
• Advanced Excel skills including formulas and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices promptly and accurately.
• Prepare BACS and TT payment runs, monitor schedules and resolve discrepancies.
• Reconcile supplier statements regularly and investigate outstanding items.

Skills

Purchase ledger experience

Invoice processing

Advanced Excel skills

Reconciliation experience

Stock reconciliation

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Purchase Ledger Clerk

Job Reference: PL2001

Financial Services Doncaster, South Yorkshire £27000 - £30000 per annum Permanent

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our clients finance team. The successful candidate will be responsible for accurate processing of supplier invoices, managing payment runs, and ensuring supplier accounts and stock records are kept up to date to maintain a clean ledger.

Key responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices promptly and accurately, ensuring appropriate coding and approval workflows are followed
• Prepare BACS and TT payment runs, monitor payment schedules and resolve discrepancies
• Reconcile supplier statements regularly and investigate/resolve outstanding items to maintain a clean supplier ledger
• Perform weekly stock reconciliation and liaise with relevant teams to resolve variances
• Maintain weekly sales figures and support the production of routine management information
• Support month-end routines and provide supporting documentation for audits
• Use accounting software/ERP systems to record transactions and support adhoc queries from internal stakeholders

Skills & experience required

• Proven experience in purchase ledger or accounts payable roles
• Strong experience processing supplier invoices and managing payment runs (BACS/TT)
• Advanced Excel skills (including formulas, pivot tables, lookups and data analysis)
• Demonstrable experience reconciling supplier statements and maintaining clean ledgers
• Experience performing weekly stock reconciliations and maintaining weekly sales figures
• Good attention to detail, strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams

What we offer

• A supportive team environment and opportunity to contribute to process improvements
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for training and career development

How to apply

Please submit your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your relevant experience and availability via the application channel. Applications will be reviewed on receipt.