Purchase Ledger Clerk

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a busy and growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong purchase ledger experience who takes pride in building and maintaining positive relationships with suppliers.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the accurate processing and management of the purchase ledger, while acting as a key point of contact for suppliers and resolving any account queries efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing a high volume of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently
• Matching, batching and coding invoices
• Reconciling supplier statements and accounts
• Managing and resolving supplier queries via telephone and email
• Building and maintaining strong working relationships with suppliers
• Investigating and resolving invoice discrepancies and payment issues
• Preparing payment runs in line with agreed payment terms
• Ensuring supplier accounts are maintained accurately and up to date
• Working closely with internal departments to resolve queries and discrepancies
• Monitoring outstanding invoices and ensuring deadlines are met
• Supporting month-end processes and reporting where required
• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation

Skills and Experience:

The successful candidate will have previous experience working within a Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable position and will be confident managing supplier relationships.

• Previous Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable experience
• Strong supplier management and relationship-building skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience handling and resolving supplier queries
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• The ability to manage a busy workload and prioritise effectively
• Confidence using Excel and finance/accounting systems
• A proactive approach to problem-solving

Benefits:

• Salary up to £26500 DOE
• Flexible start and finish times
• Hybrid after probation
• Pension
• Discounts to Food and Drink

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Southport

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-08-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English