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Purchase Ledger Clerk
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Hays Accountancy & Finance are delighted to be partnering with a successful company based in Ely, Cambridgeshire, to recruit a newly created Purchase Ledger Clerk role as the business is expanding. This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and supportive finance team within a well-established organisation that values accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Your new role
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the smooth operation of the purchase ledger function. This is a varied position covering the full end-to-end purchase ledger process, including:
- Raising and processing purchase orders (POs)
- Uploading and processing supplier invoices onto Sage or Xero
- Matching purchase invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes
- Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
- Preparing and processing supplier payment runs
- Applying purchase ledger costs to relevant projects / cost codes
- Managing supplier accounts and responding to invoice and payment queries
- Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting month-end processes
- Building effective relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
What you'll need to succeed
You will have experience within a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable function, supported by a thorough understanding of the end-to-end purchase ledger process. Proficiency in accounting systems such as Sage, Xero, or similar platforms is essential, together with strong reconciliation capabilities, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy. We expect you to possess strong organisational and communication skills, enabling you to effectively manage workloads, build positive supplier relationships, and resolve queries in a professional manner.
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Experience within the construction sector, including knowledge of CIS subcontractor payments, retention accounts, and construction-related supplier processes, would be advantageous but is not essential.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a competitive salary (circa £28,000 - £30,000 depending on experience) and the opportunity to join a stable and growing business that values its employees. The position offers a supportive team environment, ongoing training and development opportunities, and a varied role providing exposure to the full purchase ledger function. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm, with 22 days' annual leave plus bank holidays with free parking.
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If you are an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk looking for a new opportunity in Ely and enjoy managing the full accounts payable process and want to join a supportive and growing business, I would like to hear from you. If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Desired Skills and Experience
- Raising and processing purchase orders (POs)
- Uploading and processing supplier invoices onto Sage or Xero
- Matching purchase invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes
- Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
- Preparing and processing supplier payment runs
- Managing supplier accounts and responding to invoice and payment queries
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