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Purchase Ledger Clerk

Adore Recruitment
Posted 8 days ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Basildon, Essex SS155QY, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are seeking an organized finance professional for the role of Purchase Ledger Clerk in Laindon, requiring driving due to location.
  • The position is full-time, office-based, and offers a salary of £25,000 plus excellent bonuses, depending on experience.
  • Candidates should have previous experience in a purchase ledger or accounts role and be confident working with finance systems, particularly Sage 200.
  • Key responsibilities include processing invoices, managing supplier communications, and preparing payment runs while ensuring financial accuracy and compliance.
  • The ideal candidate will be highly organized, detail-oriented, and a professional communicator, capable of working independently and as part of a team.

Are you a sharp, organised finance professional with a talent for keeping things accurate, efficient, and on track?

We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing business that’s looking for a Purchase Ledger Clerk who thrives in a fast-paced environment. This is your chance to step into a vital role within a high-performing finance team where your attention to detail and proactive attitude will be highly valued.

Purchase Ledger Clerk - Precision. Pace. Progress.

Location: Laindon - Must drive due to location

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am-5pm -Office based role

Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: £25k + DOE plus Excellent Bonus

The Role

You’ll be responsible for the smooth running of the purchase ledger function — handling everything from invoice processing to supplier queries and payment runs. Working with Sage 200, you’ll play a key part in the business's financial accuracy and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

  • Accurately process and match purchase invoices with orders and delivery notes
  • Manage supplier communications and resolve invoice queries
  • Prepare BACS payment runs and one-off transactions
  • Reconcile supplier statements and purchase ledger accounts
  • Support CIS reporting and monthly ENSE reconciliations
  • Assist with payroll preparation and financial reporting
  • Ensure all purchase documentation is filed and organised

What We’re Looking For

  • Previous experience in a purchase ledger or accounts role
  • Confident working with finance systems - Sage 200 experience is an advantage
  • Highly organised with strong attention to detail
  • Comfortable working independently and as part of a team
  • Professional, clear communicator - both written and verbal

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.