Purchase Ledger Clerk
Newport
Salary DOE
Full-time | Office-based
Môrwell Talent Solutions is delighted to be supporting a well-established organisation in Newport with the appointment of a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their Head Office finance team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised and detail-focused finance professional to play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the purchase ledger function while building strong relationships with suppliers and colleagues across the business. You will be joining a collaborative and supportive finance team, where teamwork and communication are highly valued.
The Role
Reporting into the finance team, you will be responsible for supporting the accounts payable process, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and payments are made in a timely manner.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Processing high volumes of supplier invoices
- Matching, batching and coding invoices accurately
- Reconciling supplier statements
- Preparing payment runs (BACS and cheque payments)
- Investigating and resolving invoice discrepancies and supplier queries
- Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records
- Assisting with month-end finance procedures
- Processing weekly staff expenses
- Supporting the wider finance team as required
About You
The successful candidate will have previous experience within a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role and be comfortable working in a fast-paced finance environment.
You will also demonstrate:
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage deadlines
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Professional communication skills when dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders
- A team-oriented approach, with the ability to work collaboratively within a supportive finance team
This role would also suit someone looking to develop their finance career, with AAT study support available for the right individual.
Package & Benefits
- Full-time, office-based role in Newport
- Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm (37.5 hours per week with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break)
- 22 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Statutory pension
- Christmas shutdown
- Free onsite parking
- AAT study support available for the right candidate
- Salary and additional benefits will be discussed during the application and interview process
If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, please contact Môrwell Talent Solutions for a confidential discussion ASAP.