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Purchase Ledger Clerk

Central Cardiff

Salary: £30,000 plus Excellent Benefits

Hours: 37 hours per week (Flexible and Hybrid Working)

Are you an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk looking to join a values-led organisation where your work genuinely makes a difference? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded organisation with an outstanding reputation for excellence and community impact. Our client is looking to welcome a detail-driven and enthusiastic Purchase Ledger Clerk to their friendly, supportive finance team. Reporting directly to the Central Finance Officer, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of the purchase ledger function. This role offers the chance to be part of a collaborative, high-performing team in a well-structured and secure working environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Process a high volume of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently, ensuring correct coding, VAT treatment, and supplier details

Reconcile supplier statements and maintain accurate supplier records

Manage the weekly payment run and any ad-hoc payment requests

Promptly resolve queries and build great relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Monitor and manage the accounts payable mailbox

Process daily cashbook entries and support bank reconciliations with the Cash and Banking Officer

Support procurement processes, including sending POs and placing online orders for budget holders

Assist with department credit card transaction coding

Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance overall efficiency

Contribute to a positive and proactive finance function by supporting the wider team as needed

Person Specification:

A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar purchase ledger role

Strong teamwork and communication skills

Highly organised with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines under pressure

Excellent attention to detail and a proactive mindset

A natural problem-solver with a customer-first attitude

Eager to take ownership of a busy and fast-paced purchase ledger function

Flexible, adaptable, and happy to support colleagues when needed

This is more than just a job; it’s a long-term opportunity to grow your career in a welcoming and professional environment. You’ll be joining a team that truly values its people, in a role that offers genuine work-life balance, job security and excellent benefits.

What’s in it for you?

Flexible working policy

Hybrid working after probation

Central Cardiff location with stunning modern offices

28 days holiday + bank holidays + a 2-week Christmas shutdown (rising to 32 days after 5 years)

Local Government pension scheme

Cycle2Work scheme

Electric car scheme

Health scheme

All necessary equipment provided

If you’re looking to be part of something bigger and want to contribute to an organisation that makes a real impact, while enjoying an excellent work environment, please get in touch to find out more or submit your CV for consideration