Purchase Ledger Clerk

Purchase Ledger Clerk

Salary: £22,500 £27,000 DOE

3-Month FTC

Cardiff City Centre

Môrwell Talent Solutions are delighted to be partnering with a well-known household brand based in the heart of Cardiff. Our client is seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join them on an initial 3-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension and even a permanent role for the right individual.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to work in a central location, within a forward-thinking organisation that offers excellent working conditions and the chance to make a real impact. Reporting to the Transactional Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the purchase ledger function across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the purchase ledger for a group of companies, ensuring suppliers are paid promptly and ledgers are accurately maintained
• Process invoices, match purchase orders, and forward to budget holders for approval
• Liaise with suppliers and chase outstanding invoices when required
• Process weekly staff expenses and act as the main point of contact for related queries
• Reconcile supplier statements on a monthly basis
• Prepare and process weekly payment runs
• Provide regular updates to managers and escalate issues when necessary
• Support with ad hoc finance tasks as required
• Use of Sage is advantageous (but not essential)
• Confident use of Microsoft Excel

About You

The successful candidate will have at least 18 months experience in a similar purchase ledger role and be confident in managing a busy purchase ledger function from start to finish. You ll be a proactive communicator, comfortable suggesting improvements and contributing positively to the team. You must enjoy working in a fast paced, ever changing environment. Importantly, you ll be able to commit to the full contract period.

What s on Offer

In return, our client provides a market-leading package, including:

• On-site city centre parking
• Hybrid working (up to 2 days WFH once settled Monday & Friday)
• Flexible 9am 5pm working pattern (with early start/finish options) - 35 hour working week
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• 5% matched pension contribution
• Life assurance cover
• Staff discounts for events
• Free parking and gym facilities
• Healthcare cash plan
• Wellbeing initiatives
• Enhanced company sick pay
• Employee Assistance Programme

This is a busy role within a supportive and evolving finance team. If you re immediately available (or on a short notice period) and looking to join a highly respected organisation, we d love to hear from you.