Purchase Ledger Clerk
Salary: £22,500 – £27,000 DOE
3-Month FTC
Cardiff City Centre
Môrwell Talent Solutions are delighted to be partnering with a well-known household brand based in the heart of Cardiff. Our client is seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join them on an initial 3-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension and even a permanent role for the right individual.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to work in a central location, within a forward-thinking organisation that offers excellent working conditions and the chance to make a real impact. Reporting to the Transactional Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the purchase ledger function across the business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the purchase ledger for a group of companies, ensuring suppliers are paid promptly and ledgers are accurately maintained
- Process invoices, match purchase orders, and forward to budget holders for approval
- Liaise with suppliers and chase outstanding invoices when required
- Process weekly staff expenses and act as the main point of contact for related queries
- Reconcile supplier statements on a monthly basis
- Prepare and process weekly payment runs
- Provide regular updates to managers and escalate issues when necessary
- Support with ad hoc finance tasks as required
- Use of Sage is advantageous (but not essential)
- Confident use of Microsoft Excel
About You
The successful candidate will have at least 18 months’ experience in a similar purchase ledger role and be confident in managing the function from start to finish. You’ll be a proactive communicator, comfortable suggesting improvements and contributing positively to the team. Importantly, you’ll be able to commit to the full contract period.
What’s on Offer
In return, our client provides a market-leading package, including:
- On-site city centre parking
- Hybrid working (up to 2 days WFH once settled)
- Flexible 9am–5pm working pattern (with early start/finish options)
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- 5% matched pension contribution
- Life assurance cover
- Staff discounts for events
- Free parking and gym facilities
- Healthcare cash plan
- Wellbeing initiatives
- Enhanced company sick pay
- Employee Assistance Programme
This is a busy role within a supportive and evolving finance team. If you’re immediately available (or on a short notice period) and looking to join a highly respected organisation, we’d love to hear from you.