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Purchase Ledger Clerk

Liverpool Permanent £27,000 - £30,000 per year View Job Description
Working for an established medium sized organisation with ambitious growth plans and a strong focus on financial excellence. Due to continued expansion, they are looking for a Purchase Ledger Clerk with excellent attention to detail and customer service skills to join their finance team.
  • Hybrid working
  • Progression & development

About Our Client

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience from a similar role who is keen to broaden their finance knowledge and progress their career. You will have experience in invoice processing bank reconciliations and payments.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the daily financial operations of the business while also gaining exposure to wider finance activities.

Job Description

  • Processing high volumes of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently
  • Matching, batching, and coding invoices
  • Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
  • Managing supplier queries and building strong working relationships
  • Preparing and processing weekly/monthly payment runs (BACS/CHAPS)
  • Assisting with bank reconciliations and investigating variances
  • Supporting month-end processes, including accruals and prepayments
  • Producing regular reports on outstanding liabilities, aged creditors, and cash flow support
  • Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with internal controls
  • Assisting the finance team with ad hoc tasks and process improvements
  • Provide administrative support to the accounting and finance department as required.
  • Respond to queries from internal and external stakeholders in a professional manner.



The Successful Applicant

A successful Purchase Ledger Clerk should have:

  • 2+ year's experience in a purchase ledger role
  • Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
  • Good understanding of accounting principles and finance processes
  • Experience with payment runs and supplier management
  • Exposure to bank reconciliations and reporting is desirable
  • Proficient in Excel and finance systems
  • Excellent communication skills with a proactive approach
  • Eager to learn, develop, and progress within a finance function

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to gain exposure to broader finance duties
  • Career development and progression opportunities
  • Accrued holidays that increase yearly
  • Enhanced package



If you are looking for your next step in finance and want to develop your skills in a growing business, we would love to hear from you. Apply now by submitting your

Contact
Charlotte Gray
Quote job ref
JN-062026-7040450
Phone number
+44 151 255 3757

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Accounts Payable
Sector
Not For Profit
Location
Liverpool
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Charlotte Gray
Consultant phone
+44 151 255 3757
Job reference
JN-062026-7040450