Purchase Ledger Clerk

Purchase Ledger Clerk
Location: Diss, Norfolk
Contract: Permanent - Full-time or Part-time
Salary: £13.00 - £13.70 per hour
Experience: Previous purchase ledger experience required
Start date: Immediately

We are looking for a reliable and detail-focused Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a busy finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with solid experience in purchase ledger duties and familiarity with accounting software such as Sage or Xero.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately process high volumes of supplier invoices and credit notes, matching them with purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Verify general ledger coding on all invoices and ensure compliance with company policies.
• Reconcile supplier statements on a monthly basis, investigating and resolving any discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Prepare and process weekly/monthly BACS payment runs and raise ad-hoc manual payments when necessary.
• Set up and maintain new and existing supplier accounts and details within the accounting system.
• Act as the primary point of contact for all purchase ledger and supplier queries, building strong working relationships.
• Process employee expenses and company credit card reconciliations.
• Assist with month-end closing procedures and support internal and external audit requests.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a dedicated purchase ledger or accounts payable role.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and experience using accounting software packages (Sage and Xero).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with individuals across departments and externally.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
• Knowledge of basic bookkeeping and VAT principles is beneficial.

For more information on this vacancy, please contact Megan Reeve at the Diss office or you can apply below.