Purchase Ledger Clerk

Job Description

Purchase Ledger Clerk (South Down)

Salary: £28,000 – £35,000 (DOE)

Energis is working with a local engineering firm in the recruitment of an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk.

The successful Purchase Ledger Clerk is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices and payments. You will ensure that all purchase ledger transactions are recorded correctly, suppliers are paid within agreed terms, and the company’s financial records are maintained in compliance with internal policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process, match, and code purchase invoices in line with company procedures.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Prepare and process weekly/monthly supplier payment runs (BACS, cheques, etc.).
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier records in the accounting system.
• Deal with supplier queries professionally and efficiently.
• Liaise with internal departments to obtain invoice approvals and resolve purchase order issues.
• Post and reconcile petty cash and employee expenses.

Criteria:

• Previous experience in a purchase ledger, accounts payable, or general accounting role.
• Working knowledge of accounting systems (e.g. Sage, Xero, SAP, Oracle, Navision).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general computer literacy.

Salary is dependant upon experience and in the region of £28 – 35k