Purchase Ledger Clerk

  • Remarkable Jobs
  • Blackburn, Lancashire
  • Jul 23, 2025
Full time Accounting

Job Description

Purchase Ledger Clerk

Location: Blackburn

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 + Excellent Benefits

Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (Office-based)

Work Location: In person

Full time / Permanent

Remarkable Jobs are recruiting on behalf of a rapidly growing business within the property and retail space management sector. With a strong UK presence and a reputation for delivering innovative and coordinated solutions, they operate a portfolio of high-profile retail sites. This is an exciting time to join, as the company is undergoing significant growth and offers outstanding long-term career progression for ambitious professionals.

We are seeking an experienced and detail-driven Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their dynamic finance team at their Blackburn office.

Purchase Ledger Clerk Role:

As a Purchase Ledger Clerk, you will play a key role in the company's finance department. You will be responsible for end-to-end purchase ledger duties including managing supplier invoices, maintaining ledgers, and ensuring timely payments. This is a hands-on role reporting directly to the Finance Director.

Purchase Ledger Clerk Key Responsibilities:

  • Process high volumes of purchase ledger invoices accurately and efficiently.
  • Maintain the purchase ledger by recording all supplier transactions in a timely and precise manner.
  • Reconcile supplier statements and follow up on any queries or discrepancies.
  • Assist with bank reconciliations and generate internal finance reports.
  • Use Sage 50 and Excel for purchase ledger management and reporting.
  • Support the wider finance team with general administrative tasks as required.

What They Are Looking For:

Essential:

  • Minimum 3 years of
  • purchase ledger or accounts payable experience.
  • Strong working knowledge of Sage 50 and Microsoft Excel.
  • Ability to manage multiple ledgers and maintain a high level of accuracy.
  • Excellent time management and organisational skills.

Desirable:

  • Background in comemrcial property sectors.
  • Certificate of Higher Education in a finance-related field.

Key Attributes:

  • Dependable, motivated, and detail-focused.
  • Able to thrive in a fast-paced and evolving work environment.
  • Strong communication skills and a team player attitude.

Benefits Include:

  • Company bonus scheme
  • Pension plan
  • Free on-site parking
  • Structured career progression and internal opportunities
  • Office-based, Monday to Friday schedule (no weekends)

If you're ready to take the next step in your purchase ledger career and want to be part of a growing, supportive company - we'd love to hear from you.