Job Title: Purchase Ledger Clerk

Location: Mansfield, NG18

Salary: Up to £28,000 + Benefits

Permanent, Full Time, Office Based

Working Hours: 8.30am-5.30pm (Friday’s finish at 4pm)

Overview

Due to continued growth, our client is seeking a detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their busy finance team.

This role is critical in managing accounts payable processes, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and on time, and supporting the wider finance and procurement functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing and verifying supplier invoices using accounting software
• Maintaining accurate purchase ledger records in line with company policies
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies promptly
• Managing accounts payable processes, including data entry and payment processing
• Assisting with month-end activities relating to purchase ledger accounts
• Supporting procurement by analysing spend patterns and supplier performance
• Working collaboratively with internal departments to ensure purchase orders align with budgets and procedures
• Maintaining organised documentation for audit and reporting purposes
• Ordering workwear, stationery, office canteen items, and general office equipment
• Reconciling delivery tickets to invoices

Requirements

• Proven experience using accounting software such as Sage, People Soft, or similar
• Strong data entry skills with excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Solid understanding of accounts payable processes and reconciliations
• Good analytical skills to identify discrepancies and trends
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Familiarity with HRIS systems is desirable but not essential
• Experience supporting procurement or finance-related HR processes is advantageous