Purchase Ledger Clerk
| Posting date: | 20 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,000 to £28,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Excellent Benefits |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 September 2025 |
| Location: | Bradford, Yorkshire, BD1 |
| Company: | IPS Group Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 57634710 |
Summary
Our client, a suppler of high-quality products across the UK is looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their Finance Team to help ensure smooth and accurate processing of supplier transactions.
Main duties of Purchase Ledger Clerk
- Process supplier invoices, ensuring correct coding, approvals, and timely entry into the system.
- Reconcile supplier statements, investigate discrepancies, and resolve queries promptly.
- Prepare and carry out weekly and monthly supplier payment runs.
- Maintain accurate records of purchase ledger transactions, prepayments, and accruals.
- Assist with month-end close, providing reconciliations and supporting financial reporting.
- Liaise with suppliers and internal departments to ensure smooth financial processes.
- Support ad-hoc finance projects and process improvements as required.
Essential:
- Previous experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
- Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships with suppliers and colleagues.
- Proficient in MS Excel and accounting systems (experience with Xero/Sage desirable but not essential).
- Able to work independently as well as part of a busy finance team.
IPS Finance has 45 years’ experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit our website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities.
Main duties of Purchase Ledger Clerk
- Process supplier invoices, ensuring correct coding, approvals, and timely entry into the system.
- Reconcile supplier statements, investigate discrepancies, and resolve queries promptly.
- Prepare and carry out weekly and monthly supplier payment runs.
- Maintain accurate records of purchase ledger transactions, prepayments, and accruals.
- Assist with month-end close, providing reconciliations and supporting financial reporting.
- Liaise with suppliers and internal departments to ensure smooth financial processes.
- Support ad-hoc finance projects and process improvements as required.
Essential:
- Previous experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role.
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
- Confident communicator with the ability to build relationships with suppliers and colleagues.
- Proficient in MS Excel and accounting systems (experience with Xero/Sage desirable but not essential).
- Able to work independently as well as part of a busy finance team.
IPS Finance has 45 years’ experience in the Yorkshire accountancy recruitment market. We have built our business on long term relationships with both individuals and clients in all sectors, bringing real benefits to all concerned. Please visit our website to view the latest accountancy / finance and practice opportunities.
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