Purchase Ledger Clerk

Purchase Ledger Clerk
Location: Bungay, Suffolk
Pay Rate: Expectations required (pro rata for part-time), depending on experience
Hours: Full-time or Part-time

Are you an experienced Purchase Ledger professional looking to join a friendly and supportive finance team? Our client, based near Bungay, is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Clerk to play a key role in their busy accounts department.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, has a keen eye for detail, and takes pride in maintaining accurate financial records. Whether you're looking for a full-time or part-time position, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role:
As Purchase Ledger Clerk, you'll be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the purchase ledger function, processing a high volume of invoices accurately and efficiently while providing excellent support to suppliers and the wider finance team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing high volumes of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently


• Managing accounts email inboxes and responding to supplier queries


• Matching invoices to purchase orders and obtaining approvals promptly


• Reconciling supplier accounts and statements


• Coding invoices correctly, including nominal ledger codes and VAT analysis


• Maintaining supplier records and resolving invoice discrepancies


• Preparing supplier payment runs and supporting cash flow activities


• Analysing company credit card expenditure


• Assisting with month-end sales and purchase ledger processes


• Completing bank reconciliations


• Supporting credit control activities


• Providing general finance and administrative support as required


• Undertaking additional ad hoc duties to support the finance team

About You
The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience within a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role


• A good understanding of VAT and purchase ledger processes


• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy


• The ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines


• A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team

What's on Offer?

• Pay Rate (pro rata for part-time), depending on experience


• Flexible opportunity available on either a full-time or part-time basis


• A supportive and collaborative working environment


• The opportunity to join a well-established and respected organisation


• A varied and rewarding role where your contribution will be valued

If you're looking for your next opportunity within finance and enjoy working in a busy, team-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact the team at IRS Recruitment on 01502 719000.