Purchase Ledger Clerk 
Chesterfield, Derbyshire 

This role will be responsible for maintaining an accurate and efficient purchase ledger function across multiple entities, ensuring supplier invoices are processed correctly and financial controls are adhered to at all times.

Working within a high-volume environment, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth operation of the accounts payable process, liaising with branches and suppliers to resolve queries and maintain accurate records.

Key Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Allocate supplier invoices and costs to the correct branches and cost centres.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate any discrepancies.
• Perform regular purchase ledger reconciliations across multiple group entities.
• Post journals and complete ledger allocations as required.
• Review invoices and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with company procedures.
• Assist with the processing and preparation of supplier payment runs for review and authorisation.
• Liaise with branches and suppliers to resolve invoice, payment and account queries.
• Maintain strong financial controls and ensure all checks and balances are completed.
• Assist with ad hoc finance administration and reporting as required.

Skills & Experience

• Experience working in a high-volume invoice processing environment.
• Strong reconciliation skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage and prioritise a busy workload effectively.
• Good communication skills with the ability to build relationships across the business.
• Competent user of Microsoft Excel and finance systems.
• Experience using Sage 200 would be advantageous.

What's on Offer

• Hybrid working (2 x days WFH)
• Flexible working hours
• Bonus scheme 
• Private medical cover
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of BH)
• Option to buy additional holiday days