Macildowie Recruitment and Retention
Leicester (Meridian Business Park, LE19)
£25,000 – £30,000 DOE
Permanent | Full-Time | Office Based
40 hours per week | Monday to Friday | 8:30am – 5:00pm (30-minute lunch)
Macildowie are working with this client based in Leicester to recruit an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their growing finance team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in maintaining accurate financial records. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the purchase ledger function whilst building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
The Role
- Processing supplier invoices on a daily basis
- Managing and responding to purchase ledger queries in a timely manner
- Liaising with service and project teams to resolve invoice discrepancies
- Managing the purchase ledger inbox
- Handling supplier queries via telephone and email
- Completing statement reconciliations
- Conducting monthly debit balance reviews
- Supporting other purchase ledger entities during holiday periods
- Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with internal procedures
About You
- A minimum of 3 years' experience within a purchase ledger role
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Excellent communication skills with a confident telephone manner
- Ability to work independently and manage a busy workload
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Experience with Xero and/or Simpro would be advantageous, although not essential
What's on Offer
- Salary of £25,000 – £30,000 depending on experience
- Stable and supportive working environment
- Opportunity to join a well-established business within a growing sector
- Free onsite parking
- Office-based role with a collaborative team culture
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