Purchase Ledger Clerk
Posted on Jun 23, 2026 by CV-Library
Stamford, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£30k - £33k Annual
Full-Time
An industry-leading engineering group is seeking a meticulous Purchase Ledger Clerk to join its established finance team. This is a permanent position within a friendly team of three, supporting a business known for delivering high-impact, technically complex projects across the UK and Europe.
Working from the Stamford site, you’ll be part of a company recognised globally for engineering innovation, environmental performance, and long-term career development. With more than 80,000 projects delivered worldwide, this is a stable, well-invested employer where accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement truly matter.
The Role
As a key member of the accounts payable function, you’ll ensure the smooth processing of purchase invoices, maintain accurate supplier records, support month-end activity, and work closely with procurement, manufacturing, and project teams to keep financial operations running seamlessly.
Key responsibilities include:
Supplier Management
* Set up and maintain supplier records in Sage, ensuring compliance and quality approvals.
* Reconcile supplier statements and update changes promptly.
Invoice Processing
* Review purchase orders for correct coding and authorisation.
* Match invoices to POs, resolving any pricing, quantity, or delivery discrepancies.
* Process non-PO invoices and corporate credit card statements with correct coding and full approval.
* Liaise confidently across departments and with external suppliers to resolve queries.
Payments & Ledger Maintenance
* Produce weekly payment runs and upload to the banking system for approval.
* Manage same-day/adhoc payments and ensure pro-forma invoices are correctly handled.
* Keep the payables ledger clean, accurate, and fully reconciled.
Expenses & Petty Cash
* Process employee expenses in line with policy, support users with Concur, and manage corporate card processes.
* Control petty cash, ensuring accurate monthly reconciliation.
Month-End & Audit Support
* Meet month-end deadlines for invoice processing.
* Identify accruals and prepayments and provide audit support when required.
* Offer cover across the wider accounts team during holidays and absences.
About You
We’re looking for someone who brings both accuracy and confidence to a fast-paced finance environment.
You will have:
* At least 3 years’ experience in a similar purchase ledger or accounts payable role.
* Strong knowledge of invoice processing, payment runs, reconciliations, and supplier management.
* Competence with Microsoft Office and solid Excel skills.
* Experience with Sage 200 (desirable).
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with non-finance colleagues at all levels.
* Strong organisational ability, attention to detail, and confidence to solve problems proactively.
* A positive, team-focused approach and commitment to continuous improvement.
* A driving licence and the ability to commute to the Stamford office within 45 minutes.
Why Join?
* Work within a friendly, collaborative team in a business that genuinely invests in its people.
* Play a key role in the financial operations of a company delivering engineering solutions that support industrial decarbonisation and clean-air technologies.
* Enjoy long-term stability, professional development, and the chance to support high-impact engineering projects across Europe.
* Be part of a respected organisation with a strong global reputation and a supportive local team environment.
How to Apply
If you’re an experienced Purchase Ledger professional who thrives in a structured yet fast-paced environment — and you’re looking for a stable, rewarding role in a forward-thinking engineering business — we’d love to hear from you
Working from the Stamford site, you’ll be part of a company recognised globally for engineering innovation, environmental performance, and long-term career development. With more than 80,000 projects delivered worldwide, this is a stable, well-invested employer where accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement truly matter.
The Role
As a key member of the accounts payable function, you’ll ensure the smooth processing of purchase invoices, maintain accurate supplier records, support month-end activity, and work closely with procurement, manufacturing, and project teams to keep financial operations running seamlessly.
Key responsibilities include:
Supplier Management
* Set up and maintain supplier records in Sage, ensuring compliance and quality approvals.
* Reconcile supplier statements and update changes promptly.
Invoice Processing
* Review purchase orders for correct coding and authorisation.
* Match invoices to POs, resolving any pricing, quantity, or delivery discrepancies.
* Process non-PO invoices and corporate credit card statements with correct coding and full approval.
* Liaise confidently across departments and with external suppliers to resolve queries.
Payments & Ledger Maintenance
* Produce weekly payment runs and upload to the banking system for approval.
* Manage same-day/adhoc payments and ensure pro-forma invoices are correctly handled.
* Keep the payables ledger clean, accurate, and fully reconciled.
Expenses & Petty Cash
* Process employee expenses in line with policy, support users with Concur, and manage corporate card processes.
* Control petty cash, ensuring accurate monthly reconciliation.
Month-End & Audit Support
* Meet month-end deadlines for invoice processing.
* Identify accruals and prepayments and provide audit support when required.
* Offer cover across the wider accounts team during holidays and absences.
About You
We’re looking for someone who brings both accuracy and confidence to a fast-paced finance environment.
You will have:
* At least 3 years’ experience in a similar purchase ledger or accounts payable role.
* Strong knowledge of invoice processing, payment runs, reconciliations, and supplier management.
* Competence with Microsoft Office and solid Excel skills.
* Experience with Sage 200 (desirable).
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with non-finance colleagues at all levels.
* Strong organisational ability, attention to detail, and confidence to solve problems proactively.
* A positive, team-focused approach and commitment to continuous improvement.
* A driving licence and the ability to commute to the Stamford office within 45 minutes.
Why Join?
* Work within a friendly, collaborative team in a business that genuinely invests in its people.
* Play a key role in the financial operations of a company delivering engineering solutions that support industrial decarbonisation and clean-air technologies.
* Enjoy long-term stability, professional development, and the chance to support high-impact engineering projects across Europe.
* Be part of a respected organisation with a strong global reputation and a supportive local team environment.
How to Apply
If you’re an experienced Purchase Ledger professional who thrives in a structured yet fast-paced environment — and you’re looking for a stable, rewarding role in a forward-thinking engineering business — we’d love to hear from you
Reference: 225284016
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Purchase Ledger Clerk
Posted on Jun 23, 2026 by CV-Library
Stamford, Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
Accountancy
Immediate Start
£30k - £33k Annual
Full-Time
An industry-leading engineering group is seeking a meticulous Purchase Ledger Clerk to join its established finance team. This is a permanent position within a friendly team of three, supporting a business known for delivering high-impact, technically complex projects across the UK and Europe.
Working from the Stamford site, you’ll be part of a company recognised globally for engineering innovation, environmental performance, and long-term career development. With more than 80,000 projects delivered worldwide, this is a stable, well-invested employer where accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement truly matter.
The Role
As a key member of the accounts payable function, you’ll ensure the smooth processing of purchase invoices, maintain accurate supplier records, support month-end activity, and work closely with procurement, manufacturing, and project teams to keep financial operations running seamlessly.
Key responsibilities include:
Supplier Management
* Set up and maintain supplier records in Sage, ensuring compliance and quality approvals.
* Reconcile supplier statements and update changes promptly.
Invoice Processing
* Review purchase orders for correct coding and authorisation.
* Match invoices to POs, resolving any pricing, quantity, or delivery discrepancies.
* Process non-PO invoices and corporate credit card statements with correct coding and full approval.
* Liaise confidently across departments and with external suppliers to resolve queries.
Payments & Ledger Maintenance
* Produce weekly payment runs and upload to the banking system for approval.
* Manage same-day/adhoc payments and ensure pro-forma invoices are correctly handled.
* Keep the payables ledger clean, accurate, and fully reconciled.
Expenses & Petty Cash
* Process employee expenses in line with policy, support users with Concur, and manage corporate card processes.
* Control petty cash, ensuring accurate monthly reconciliation.
Month-End & Audit Support
* Meet month-end deadlines for invoice processing.
* Identify accruals and prepayments and provide audit support when required.
* Offer cover across the wider accounts team during holidays and absences.
About You
We’re looking for someone who brings both accuracy and confidence to a fast-paced finance environment.
You will have:
* At least 3 years’ experience in a similar purchase ledger or accounts payable role.
* Strong knowledge of invoice processing, payment runs, reconciliations, and supplier management.
* Competence with Microsoft Office and solid Excel skills.
* Experience with Sage 200 (desirable).
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with non-finance colleagues at all levels.
* Strong organisational ability, attention to detail, and confidence to solve problems proactively.
* A positive, team-focused approach and commitment to continuous improvement.
* A driving licence and the ability to commute to the Stamford office within 45 minutes.
Why Join?
* Work within a friendly, collaborative team in a business that genuinely invests in its people.
* Play a key role in the financial operations of a company delivering engineering solutions that support industrial decarbonisation and clean-air technologies.
* Enjoy long-term stability, professional development, and the chance to support high-impact engineering projects across Europe.
* Be part of a respected organisation with a strong global reputation and a supportive local team environment.
How to Apply
If you’re an experienced Purchase Ledger professional who thrives in a structured yet fast-paced environment — and you’re looking for a stable, rewarding role in a forward-thinking engineering business — we’d love to hear from you
Working from the Stamford site, you’ll be part of a company recognised globally for engineering innovation, environmental performance, and long-term career development. With more than 80,000 projects delivered worldwide, this is a stable, well-invested employer where accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement truly matter.
The Role
As a key member of the accounts payable function, you’ll ensure the smooth processing of purchase invoices, maintain accurate supplier records, support month-end activity, and work closely with procurement, manufacturing, and project teams to keep financial operations running seamlessly.
Key responsibilities include:
Supplier Management
* Set up and maintain supplier records in Sage, ensuring compliance and quality approvals.
* Reconcile supplier statements and update changes promptly.
Invoice Processing
* Review purchase orders for correct coding and authorisation.
* Match invoices to POs, resolving any pricing, quantity, or delivery discrepancies.
* Process non-PO invoices and corporate credit card statements with correct coding and full approval.
* Liaise confidently across departments and with external suppliers to resolve queries.
Payments & Ledger Maintenance
* Produce weekly payment runs and upload to the banking system for approval.
* Manage same-day/adhoc payments and ensure pro-forma invoices are correctly handled.
* Keep the payables ledger clean, accurate, and fully reconciled.
Expenses & Petty Cash
* Process employee expenses in line with policy, support users with Concur, and manage corporate card processes.
* Control petty cash, ensuring accurate monthly reconciliation.
Month-End & Audit Support
* Meet month-end deadlines for invoice processing.
* Identify accruals and prepayments and provide audit support when required.
* Offer cover across the wider accounts team during holidays and absences.
About You
We’re looking for someone who brings both accuracy and confidence to a fast-paced finance environment.
You will have:
* At least 3 years’ experience in a similar purchase ledger or accounts payable role.
* Strong knowledge of invoice processing, payment runs, reconciliations, and supplier management.
* Competence with Microsoft Office and solid Excel skills.
* Experience with Sage 200 (desirable).
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with non-finance colleagues at all levels.
* Strong organisational ability, attention to detail, and confidence to solve problems proactively.
* A positive, team-focused approach and commitment to continuous improvement.
* A driving licence and the ability to commute to the Stamford office within 45 minutes.
Why Join?
* Work within a friendly, collaborative team in a business that genuinely invests in its people.
* Play a key role in the financial operations of a company delivering engineering solutions that support industrial decarbonisation and clean-air technologies.
* Enjoy long-term stability, professional development, and the chance to support high-impact engineering projects across Europe.
* Be part of a respected organisation with a strong global reputation and a supportive local team environment.
How to Apply
If you’re an experienced Purchase Ledger professional who thrives in a structured yet fast-paced environment — and you’re looking for a stable, rewarding role in a forward-thinking engineering business — we’d love to hear from you
Reference: 225284016
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