Purchase Ledger Clerk

Purchase Ledger Clerk | Mansfield | £26,000 | Permanent | Full onsite

Astute Recruitment are working with a well-established business based in Mansfield who are looking to recruit an organised and detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their finance team on a permanent basis.

This is a great opportunity for someone with previous purchase ledger experience who enjoys working in a busy finance environment and takes pride in maintaining accurate financial records.

The Role:

Working as part of the finance team, your responsibilities will include:

* Scanning and processing incoming purchase invoices and delivery tickets accurately and within agreed timescales.

* Registering purchase invoices onto the system, ensuring all information is correctly recorded.

* Matching invoices against delivery tickets and purchase orders, investigating and resolving any discrepancies.

* Forwarding unmatched invoices for internal approval and following up where necessary.

* Carrying out regular supplier statement reconciliations to ensure all invoices and credit notes are accounted for.

* Handling purchase ledger queries via email and telephone, liaising with suppliers and internal departments.

* Maintaining accurate and organised filing systems for invoices, delivery tickets and supplier statements.

About You:

We are looking for someone who has:

* Previous experience working within a purchase ledger or similar finance role.

* Good IT and numeracy skills, with strong Microsoft Office experience, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.

* Excellent organisational skills and a high level of attention to detail.

* The ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities.

* Strong written and verbal communication skills.

* The ability to work independently, manage their own workload and meet deadlines.

* A flexible approach and willingness to support the wider finance team as priorities change.

* Experience working within a busy, fast-paced environment