Purchase Ledger Clerk

  • Arbor Forest Products Ltd
  • New Holland, Lincolnshire
  • Jan 11, 2026
Full time Accounting

Job Description

Purchase Ledger Clerk

Location: New Holland, DN19 7RX, Central Accounts Department,

Salary: Competitive

Working hours: 8.30 till 5 Monday to Friday, 45mins lunch, early finish every other Friday

Full time permanent role

The role:

Working alongside and supporting the Purchase Ledger Manager you will be responsible for:

  • Control the purchase ledger system to ensure it runs effectively and efficiently
  • Ensuring that stock invoices match the price and quantity of the Purchase Order
  • Supplier statement reconciliations
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners
  • Reviewing systems, processes and suggesting improvements
  • Query handling, including liaising with sites to chase information and resolve issues
  • Helping to drive EDI conversion with key suppliers to improve efficiency in the business
  • Processing of Stock Invoices and Credits
  • Help maintain group mailbox
  • Opening of New Supplier Accounts
  • Processing Payment Runs as and when required
  • Identify and Report EDI errors
  • Identify Branch posting errors and help resolve
  • Run Various reports to process to ensure efficient processing of invoices

The above list is not exhaustive, and you may be required to undertake other duties as and when required by management.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

  • Experience of a busy multi branch ledger
  • Excellent communication skills, internally and externally
  • Good PC skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
  • Prior experience of Kerridge system (desirable)

This is a great opportunity for someone with prior experience in an all-round accounts assistant role including purchase and sales ledgers. If you are an organised individual who has excellent communication, IT/Excel skills and are someone who pays attention to detail we want to hear from you. You will be self-motivated and will have a confident personality in order to comfortably liaise with other members of both the finance team and the wider business.