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Posted 21 July, 2026

Purchase Ledger

Reed
Sittingbourne, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Purchase Ledger Clerk

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Location: SittingbourneSalary: Up to £26,780 per annum (dependent on experience)Job Type: Full-time, PermanentWorking Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:30pm (37.5 hours per week)

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The Opportunity

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We are recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a well-established and growing automotive business. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented finance professional to become part of a busy finance team within a successful, multi-site organisation.

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This role would suit someone with previous purchase ledger or accounts payable experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering accurate financial administration.

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Key Responsibilities

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  • Processing and logging supplier invoices
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  • Maintaining accurate purchase ledger records and documentation
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  • Preparing invoices for payment authorisation
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  • Processing supplier payments
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  • Posting and monitoring petty cash transactions
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  • Investigating and resolving supplier queries
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  • Producing finance and management reports
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  • Liaising with suppliers and internal departments
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  • Maintaining accurate supplier account information
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  • Supporting the wider finance team as required
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About You

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The successful candidate will ideally have:

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  • Previous experience within a purchase ledger or accounts payable role
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  • Experience working within a busy finance function
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  • Strong numerical and analytical skills
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  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
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  • Good understanding of financial controls and audit requirements
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  • Strong organisational and communication skills
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  • A proactive and driven approach to work
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  • The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
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Benefits

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  • Competitive salary up to £26,780
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  • Discretionary bonus scheme
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  • 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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  • Company pension scheme
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  • Health and wellbeing support programme
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  • Private healthcare benefits
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  • Dental insurance
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  • Life insurance
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  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
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  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
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  • Employee referral scheme
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  • Free on-site parking
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  • Bereavement leave
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  • Sick pay
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  • Career development opportunities within a growing organisation
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Apply Now

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If you're looking to develop your finance career within a successful and supportive business, we'd love to hear from you.

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Apply today for immediate consideration.