Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk

This role is based 5 days a week at our Shirebrook HQ
The Role
Working as part of our Finance team, you will play a key role within the Purchase Ledger function, working closely with the Purchase Ledger Team Leader and collaborating with both internal departments and external stakeholders across the Group. You will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day running of the purchase ledger process, including payment runs, invoice matching and posting, bank detail verification, and new account validation. Ensuring all activities are completed accurately, efficiently, and in line with established controls and timescales, you will help maintain the integrity of our financial processes while delivering a high standard of service to the wider business.
In this role, you will assist the Purchase Ledger Team Leader with all aspects of supplier payments, ensuring transactions are processed correctly and in accordance with company procedures to minimise financial risk and protect the business. Acting as a key point of contact for invoice-related queries, you will proactively investigate and resolve discrepancies, build strong relationships with stakeholders, and contribute to the continuous improvement of processes within the team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering accurate, timely, and quality outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Highly self-motivated with excellent organisational skills and the ability to effectively prioritise workloads to meet deadlines.
Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accuracy.
Ability to build, develop, and maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders across the business.
Proactive and adaptable, with the confidence to work independently and take ownership of tasks.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, suppliers, and stakeholders at all levels.
Confident in identifying, escalating, and discussing issues or concerns with management in a timely and professional manner.
Demonstrates a positive attitude, strong problem-solving skills, and a willingness to contribute to continuous process improvement.
Minimum of 2 years' experience in Accounts Payable/Purchase Ledger.
Experience of processing and running BACS and CHAPS payments.
Experience using invoice approval systems such as Medius.
Previous experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance in an Accounts Payable environment.
Proven experience working with ERP systems, with D365 being the primary system used.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Word and Excel, with the ability to analyse and interpret data.
Understanding of supplier statement reconciliations, payment runs, query resolution, and month-end procedures.

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No