Purchase Ledger

Role: Purchase Ledger

Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Salary: Up to £34,000 depending on experience

Job Type: Permanent, full-time

About the Role

An established business in Wakefield is looking for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join its finance team. 

This is an opportunity to join a business with a genuine family feel, a supportive culture and a fun working environment.

People are valued, development is encouraged and there are opportunities to progress internally. You'll play an important role in the day-to-day running of the finance function, working closely with the senior finance team and colleagues across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.

• Manage supplier accounts, payment runs and credit notes.

• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.

• Deal with supplier queries and resolve invoice and payment issues.

• Ensure suppliers are paid accurately and on time.

• Maintain accurate financial records.

• Support month-end processes, including accruals and outstanding invoices.

• Work with colleagues across the business to resolve queries.

• Support the wider finance team and identify opportunities to improve processes.

It is essential that you have recent experience within Purchase Ledger. Alongside the following skills and experience:

• Strong attention to detail and good numerical skills.

• Experience with invoice processing, supplier reconciliations and payment runs.

• Good organisational and time-management skills.

• Confidence communicating with suppliers and colleagues.

• Experience using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

• A proactive, reliable and approachable attitude.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £34,000, depending on experience.

• Permanent, full-time employment.

• A friendly, supportive team with a genuine family feel.

• A fun working environment where people are valued.

• Opportunities for development and internal progression.

• The chance to broaden your experience within the finance function