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Purchase Ledger Clerk

Posted 14 May 2025
Salary £25,000 - £28,000
LocationSunderland
Job type Permanent
Industry Sector Commercial
ReferenceJ139131
Job FunctionPurchasing/Procurement

Job description

Rewards and Benefits on Offer

  • Immediate start date.

  • Benefits package including private healthcare and health cash plan policy 

  • 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays 

  • Company pension scheme 

  • A collaborative and supportive work culture 

  • Varied and interesting job role.

  • Great resources.

The Company you will be working for;

Our client is an established and successful company based in Sunderland. They are currently looking for a Purchase Ledger to join their team. If you are interested and meet the person specification of the job role, please apply below.

The Job You’ll be Doing;

  • Accurately process purchase invoices from suppliers, ensuring they match purchase orders and delivery notes, and are correctly posted to the relevant nominal code.

  • Perform monthly supplier statement reconciliations, resolving any discrepancies in a timely manner.

  • Act as the main point of contact for any supplier queries relating to invoices. Resolve these issues efficiently and professionally.

  • Ensure supplier accounts are set up correctly in the company’s accounting system, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records in line with company requirements. This includes ensuring all supplier contact details, payment terms

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date purchase ledger records, ensuring all transactions are recorded correctly in the company’s accounting software.

  • Calculate weekly hours worked for employees, ensuring accurate data is compiled for payroll processing. This includes checking timesheets, calculating overtime, and verifying attendance records.

  • Provide general administrative and clerical support to the finance department, assisting with any ad hoc tasks as needed.

About You;

  • Proven experience in a similar purchase ledger or accounts payable role.

  • Strong understanding of purchase ledger processes, invoicing, and reconciliations

  • Familiarity with accounting software

  • Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.

  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines.

  • Good communication skills, both written and verbal, to manage supplier relationships effectively.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

  • Right to work in the UK