Purchase Ledger Clerk – Finance Team

About the role

Reed is supporting a well‑established organisation in Leeds to hire a Purchase Ledger Clerk. You will own the purchase ledger function, ensuring supplier invoices and payments are processed accurately and on time while supporting finance colleagues and business stakeholders.

Key responsibilities

• Take ownership of the purchase ledger, maintaining accurate financial records.
• Process high volumes of purchase invoices, including VAT verification.
• Investigate and resolve supplier and internal queries promptly.
• Monitor purchase order approvals and ensure compliance with internal procedures.
• Run supplier payment batches within agreed terms.
• Create and maintain supplier accounts with appropriate controls.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate outstanding items.
• Produce month‑end purchase ledger reports and reconcile control accounts.
• Identify accruals and pre‑payments at month end.
• Provide guidance and training to non‑finance colleagues on purchasing processes.

Required profile

• Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role.
• Strong understanding of purchase‑to‑pay processes and financial controls.
• Excellent attention to detail and high accuracy.
• Effective communication skills for internal and external stakeholder interaction.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Proactive, customer‑focused approach to problem solving.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Finance systems

What we offer

• Stable, values‑led organisation.
• Supportive and collaborative finance team.
• Opportunities for training and professional development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Role with genuine ownership and responsibility.