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Purchase Ledger Clerk

United Kingdom, Chester · Job Posted May 27, 2026
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Job Description

To oversee the purchase ledger functions, ensuring the timely processing of invoices, completion of all payment runs and chasing debts and all other tasks undertaken by the purchase ledger staff. Introduce automation & improvements within the department to enable progression and growth.

Job Responsibility

  • Overall responsibility of the purchase ledger functions and objections within these departments
  • Drive process improvements & automation within the department
  • Implement Internal Controls and Internal Audit procedures
  • Ensure external Supplier and Payment details are accurate
  • Aid with the production of year end Statutory accounts where possible
  • Assist colleagues within the department to perform other financial tasks
  • Work on any adhoc projects to assist the department
  • Maintain the integrity of the finance system
  • Report any system or process errors to key stakeholders
  • Communicate effectively, clearly and timely at all times with clients, other external contacts and colleagues
  • Work closely with other departments to create effective working links within the business
  • Build relationships with the wider group finance teams

Requirements

  • Knowledge of standard PC packages
  • Intermediate to high level of Microsoft Excel experience
  • Advanced Purchase Ledger experience
  • Previous in depth purchase ledger experience
  • Working to deadlines
  • Educated to GCSE level – minimum of 5 GCSE Grade C and above to include Maths and English
  • Working towards or completed AAT

What we offer

  • Refer a Friend Bonus: £1000 per successful referral – unlimited
  • Generous Holiday Entitlement
  • Day Off for Your Birthday
  • Staff recognition awards
  • Hotel and Airline Discounts
  • Employee Assistance Programme

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