Purchase ledger

Purchase Ledger Clerk –3 Month Contract
Nottingham
£26,000–£30,000

Are you an experienced Purchase Ledger professional looking to join a stable, long-established business?

We are recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to work closely with a supportive and experienced Finance Director as part of a friendly finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for more than a traditional purchase ledger role.

Alongside managing the purchase ledger, you will play a key role in building and maintaining strong supplier relationships, resolving queries, and supporting wider finance activities. This is a varied position offering ownership, responsibility, and the chance to make a real impact within a well-established business. This role will give you invaluable experience early on in your career.  

The Role

You will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the purchase ledger, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and payments are made on time.

Your key duties will include:

Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
Matching, coding and posting invoices onto the finance system
Reconciling supplier statements and resolving any discrepancies
Assisting with supplier queries and maintaining strong supplier relationships
Supporting the preparation and processing of payment runs
Ensuring financial records are maintained accurately and up to date
Assisting with month-end processes where required
Taking ownership of purchase ledger activities and helping to improve processes
Supporting wider finance duties and taking on additional responsibilities over time, depending on experienceAbout You

Previous hands-on experience within a Purchase Ledger role
Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
Comfortable working within a small finance team
Proactive approach with the ability to manage workloads effectively
Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
Construction sector experience would be advantageous but is not essentialAdditional Information

Office-based role in Nottingham
Opportunity to work within a supportive and experienced finance team