Purchase Ledger Clerk
Meet Our Recruiter
About the Role
Inclusive Consulting is delighted to be supporting a growing business during an exciting period of expansion and transformation. We are recruiting a proactive and organised Purchase Ledger specialist to join their finance team on a permanent basis.
Backed by an impressive and high-performing executive team – many of whom have joined from well-established, major industry players – this business is on a strong upward trajectory. You’ll be joining a collaborative, friendly finance function that plays a key role in shaping the future of the organisation as it scales.
In this role, you’ll be solely responsible for managing the end-to-end Purchase Ledger function for the business, playing a key role in ensuring strong financial control and supporting continuous improvement across finance processes.
Role Responsibilities
- Full ownership of the purchase ledger, ensuring accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices
- Process supplier invoices, ensuring appropriate approvals and timely payments
- Respond to supplier and internal queries with professionalism and urgency
- Monitor and manage the finance inbox, resolving queries within agreed service standards
- Support the finance team with ad-hoc projects and system/process improvements
- Collaborate closely with the wider business and contribute to a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
Person Specification
- Strong experience in Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger roles
- Familiar with Sage 50 (or similar) and confident using Excel for reporting and reconciliation tasks
- Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities
- Confident working across teams, with excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Passionate about improving systems and processes to increase efficiency and control
- Friendly, adaptable, and eager to contribute to a high-performing team
What’s On Offer
- Permanent position
- Competitive salary up to £30,000
- Hybrid working: 3 days in the Reading office, 2 days from home
- Free on-site parking and excellent transport links
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- A collaborative and people-focused company culture
- Direct access to an impressive CFO and executive team, offering strong mentorship and exposure
- A rare chance to join a growing business at a pivotal moment in its journey
If you’re a hands-on Purchase Ledger professional who enjoys variety, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants to make a real impact in a business that values innovation and integrity, we’d love to hear from you.
We are committed to providing a fair and inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please inform your consultant. Please note, while we are unable to respond to all unsuccessful applications, we are happy to keep your details on our CRM system and consider you for future opportunities. If you wish to have your details removed at any time, please contact hello@incconsulting.co.uk with your request.