Purchase Ledger Clerk
Central Cardiff
Salary: £30,000 plus Excellent Benefits
Hours: 37 hours per week (Flexible and Hybrid Working)
Are you an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk looking to join a values-led organisation where your work genuinely makes a difference? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly regarded organisation with an outstanding reputation for excellence and community impact. Our client is looking to welcome a detail-driven and enthusiastic Purchase Ledger Clerk to their friendly, supportive finance team. Reporting directly to the Central Finance Officer, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of the purchase ledger function. This role offers the chance to be part of a collaborative, high-performing team in a well-structured and secure working environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process a high volume of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently, ensuring correct coding, VAT treatment, and supplier details
- Reconcile supplier statements and maintain accurate supplier records
- Manage the weekly payment run and any ad-hoc payment requests
- Promptly resolve queries and build great relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Monitor and manage the accounts payable mailbox
- Process daily cashbook entries and support bank reconciliations with the Cash and Banking Officer
- Support procurement processes, including sending POs and placing online orders for budget holders
- Assist with department credit card transaction coding
- Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance overall efficiency
- Contribute to a positive and proactive finance function by supporting the wider team as needed
Person Specification:
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar purchase ledger role
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Highly organised with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines under pressure
- Excellent attention to detail and a proactive mindset
- A natural problem-solver with a customer-first attitude
- Eager to take ownership of a busy and fast-paced purchase ledger function
- Flexible, adaptable, and happy to support colleagues when needed
This is more than just a job; it’s a long-term opportunity to grow your career in a welcoming and professional environment. You’ll be joining a team that truly values its people, in a role that offers genuine work-life balance, job security and excellent benefits.
What’s in it for you?
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- Flexible working policy
- Hybrid working after probation
- Central Cardiff location with stunning modern offices
- 28 days holiday + bank holidays + a 2-week Christmas shutdown (rising to 32 days after 5 years)
- Local Government pension scheme
- Cycle2Work scheme
- Electric car scheme
- Health scheme
- All necessary equipment provided
If you’re looking to be part of something bigger and want to contribute to an organisation that makes a real impact, while enjoying an excellent work environment, please get in touch to find out more or submit your CV for consideration.