Sales and Purchase Ledger Clerk

Sales & Purchase Ledger Clerk

York, North Yorkshire YO19

12‑Month Fixed Term Contract

Salary: £27,000 – £30,000 per annum
Location: On‑site role, commutable from Selby, Dunnington and York

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are currently recruiting for a Sales & Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a busy finance team on a 12‑month fixed term contract, with potential to extend. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong finance administration experience who enjoys working in a fast‑paced, process‑driven environment.

The Role

You will be responsible for the accurate management of sales orders, invoicing, purchase ledger activity and expense approvals, while supporting month‑end reporting and financial controls.

Key Responsibilities

Sales Order Management

Manage the end‑to‑end sales order process from entry to invoicing
Monitor order progress and liaise with internal departments to ensure timely fulfilment
Prepare and manage documentation, including export paperwork where required
Invoicing & Credit Control

Release completed sales orders for invoicing after validating accuracy
Raise and issue customer invoices in line with agreed terms
Process and track customer credit claims, ensuring appropriate approvals
Purchase Ledger & Invoice Processing

Process purchase orders and supplier invoices with correct coding and approval
Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes
Resolve invoice and supplier discrepancies with internal teams
Expenses & Controls

Review and approve employee expenses in line with company policy
Ensure receipts, coding and compliance standards are met
Month‑End Support

Assist with accurate sales and purchase cut‑off at month end
Support reconciliations and provide data for management accounts
Skills & Experience Required

Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
Confident communicator, able to work with both internal teams and external suppliers
Good understanding of sales and purchase ledger processes
Experience in order processing, invoicing, AP/AR or a similar finance role
Competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and finance/ERP systems
Knowledge of export documentation is advantageous but not essential
Contract Details

12‑month FTC (with potential extension)
22 days holiday plus bank holidays
Fully on‑site role
This role would suit someone who enjoys structured finance work, takes pride in accuracy, and is looking for a stable contract within a well‑established finance function.

If you would like to apply for the role of Sales and Purchase Ledger Clerk then please email your CV to or call Deb on (phone number removed)

Closing date is 27.7.2026 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.

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