Purchase Ledger Clerk

  • Astute Recruitment
  • New Basford, Nottinghamshire
  • Jul 23, 2025
Full time Accounting

Job Description

Purchase Ledger Clerk New Basford, Nottingham 26,000 Full-Time Permanent

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a well-established and reputable company based in New Basford area, Nottingham. This is a permanent, full-time position within a supportive finance team. Please note this role requires you to be fully onsite.

The Role:

You will be responsible for the end-to-end purchase ledger function, ensuring the timely and accurate processing of all supplier invoices and payments. The role requires someone who is detail-focused, organised, and able to manage high-volume workloads effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Purchase ledger processing
  • Matching, batching and coding invoices
  • Supplier statement reconciliations
  • Preparing and processing payment runs
  • Handling supplier queries and maintaining strong relationships
  • Assisting with month-end tasks related to accounts payable
  • Using Excel for reporting - VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables required

Requirements:

  • Proven experience in a similar purchase ledger or accounts payable role
  • Strong working knowledge of Excel (including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables)
  • Excellent attention to detail and time management skills
  • Good communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Must have the right to work in the UK - no sponsorship available

Roles you may have applied for: Accounts Payable Assistant, Finance Assistant, Accounts Clerk, Accounts Assistant.