Purchase Ledger Controller
| Posting date: | 20 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £27,000 to £30,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 March 2026 |
| Location: | LN3 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Talent Finder |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | FWATE-038-22254 |
Summary
Purchase Ledger Controller | Lincoln | Full Time | £27,000–£30,000 per annum
Looking for a role where your accuracy and organisation really make a difference?
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Controller to take ownership of the Accounts Payable function. You’ll be part of a supportive finance team, helping keep the business running smoothly. If you enjoy keeping things accurate, resolving queries quickly, and being the go-to person for suppliers, this role could be perfect for you.
What’s in it for you?
• Auto-enrolment pension
• 28 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Optional enrolment onto the holiday purchase scheme following probation
• Full-time hours: 8:30 am – 5:00 pm (30-minute lunch break)
• Opportunity to work in a supportive and collaborative finance team
What You’ll Bring
• At least 2 years’ experience in a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role
• Experience using SAGE (highly desirable)
• Ideally, a graduate or currently studying AAT
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Confident communicator who can liaise with suppliers and internal teams
• Ability to work to tight month-end deadlines
The Role
• Processing accounts payable invoices for stock and non-stock items
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes
• Resolving invoice discrepancies with Purchasing and suppliers
• Monitoring invoices pending approval and managing queries
• Completing month-end statement checks for the top 30–40 suppliers
• Organising and processing periodic and monthly payment runs (SAGE & bank)
• Handling employee expenses and payments
• Managing credit card entries and reporting
• Reconciling and controlling petty cash
Ready to Take Control of the Ledger?
If you’re someone who thrives on accuracy and loves seeing the books balance perfectly, hit “APPLY” and take ownership of this key finance role today!
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