Contract Personnel Limited
Purchase Ledger Clerk
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Purchase Ledger Clerk
We are delighted to be supporting a well-established, family-run business with over 100 years of history in the search for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their friendly Finance Team, based in Great Yarmouth.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Purchase Ledger professional who is looking to join a supportive organisation that genuinely invests in its people and offers opportunities for ongoing development.
The Role
Your primary responsibility will be Purchase Ledger, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and efficiently while supporting the wider Finance Team with day-to-day and month-end activities.
You will be responsible for:
- Processing a high volume of supplier invoices from start to finish
- Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes
- Checking prices and obtaining the necessary authorisation for invoices
- Inputting and filing invoices using an automated system
- Processing payment runs and sending remittances
- Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries
- Acting as the main point of contact for supplier invoice and payment queries
- Building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Supporting the Finance Team with month-end processes
- Running reports, completing reconciliations and basic data analysis
- Monitoring supplier pricing and identifying potential risks
- Providing cover for colleagues when required
- Contributing to the ongoing improvement and development of finance processes
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About You
The successful candidate will be organised, methodical and highly accurate, with previous experience within a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable position.
You will ideally have:
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
- Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- The ability to work independently and manage deadlines
- A proactive and positive approach to problem-solving
- A strong sense of confidentiality, integrity and professionalism
- The ability to work effectively as part of a team
You will be someone who takes pride in getting things right first time, understands the importance of their role within the wider business and is keen to contribute to continuous improvement.
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What’s on Offer?
- Salary from £28,000 per annum
- Company pension
- Free/on-site parking
- On-site canteen
- Sick pay
- Ongoing training and development
- Regular one-to-one meetings and development reviews
- Support towards AAT study after 12 months’ service, for the right candidate
- A friendly, supportive and collaborative working environment
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career within Finance, with a business that is committed to developing and investing in its employees.
If you have previous Purchase Ledger experience and are looking for your next opportunity, we’d love to hear from you.
Contract Personnel are one of East Anglia’s longest-standing, leading independent recruitment agencies – established in 1989. Offering Temporary and Permanent recruitment solutions, we keep you updated with the latest opportunities and support you throughout your job search.
Contact Rosie or Hannah at Contract Personnel for more details today!
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