Purchase Ledger Clerk

About the role

We are seeking a diligent Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a small, growing finance team in St. Albans. You will work alongside three existing colleagues, handling invoice processing and supplier account maintenance while contributing to the department’s long‑term objectives.

Key responsibilities

• Enter invoice data accurately, applying correct nominal codes and VAT treatment.
• Review electronic invoices that fail auto‑matching, raise queries and follow up weekly until resolved.
• Process high volumes of purchase invoices and credits, ensuring authorisation procedures are followed.
• Maintain the purchase ledger inbox, reconcile supplier statements, and chase missing invoices or credits.
• Set up and update supplier accounts and bank details.
• Liaise with internal colleagues and external suppliers to resolve invoice queries.

Required profile

• Minimum 12 months experience in a similar finance or accounting role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and VAT treatment.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.
• Good organisational and time‑management skills.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• VLOOKUP

What we offer

• On‑site working environment with dedicated parking.
• Supportive managers and a collaborative team atmosphere.