Purchase Ledger Clerk - Jive Recruitment : Job Details

Do you have experience processing invoices and enjoy keeping a ledger organised and accurate? If you’re looking to bring your personality and skills into a friendly finance team, this Purchase Ledger Clerk role with a manufacturing firm in Lancaster could be a great fit. It’s a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in finance within a well-established company.

What you’ll be doing

• Processing purchase invoices accurately and on time — matching, checking, and coding (including VAT).
• Setting up new supplier accounts and maintaining up-to-date details for existing ones.
• Reconciling supplier statements, resolving queries quickly, and keeping things on track.
• Being the first point of contact for supplier and internal invoice enquiries.
• Filing invoices electronically and maintaining neat and accessible records.
• Building positive relationships with suppliers, professional, helpful, and proactive.
• Reviewing processes and suggesting improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
• Entering payments on the bank system and supporting payment runs.
• Running daily checks to ensure data transfers correctly
• Promoting Health & Safety by following best practice and speaking up when something isn’t right.

What the client loves

• People who think for themselves come up with solutions and aren’t afraid to ask questions.
• A calm, can-do mindset with great attention to detail.
• Experience in purchase ledger/accounts payable and solid VAT knowledge.
• Confident with finance systems & Microsoft Excel

In return:

You will be offered a salary of £26,000, plus 25 days' holiday and bank holidays, free onsite parking, and ongoing training and support. The hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Next steps:

If you would like to apply for this new Purchase Ledger Clerk opportunity based in Lancaster, please submit your most recent CV. I will be in touch to discuss the role further before sending your CV on to the client. Thank you!