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Posted 28 July, 2026

Purchase Ledger Clerk

Sharp Consultancy
Doncaster, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

I'm currently working alongside a thriving and well-established manufacturing business based in the Doncaster area that is looking to appoint an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join its growing finance team. Due to continued success and expansion, this is an exciting opportunity to become part of a business that has built a strong reputation within its industry and continues to invest in both its people and future growth.

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This role would suit someone with previous purchase ledger experience who enjoys working in a busy, fast-paced environment and takes pride in maintaining accurate financial records. The successful candidate will be organised, detail-oriented, and able to manage a high-volume workload while building strong relationships with suppliers and colleagues alike. Most importantly, we're looking to find someone who will become a valued member of this friendly and supportive finance team.

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Key Responsibilities:

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  • Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
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  • Matching, batching and coding invoices
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  • Reconciling supplier statements and resolving any discrepancies
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  • Preparing payment runs
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  • Liaising with suppliers to deal with invoice and payment queries
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  • Maintaining accurate purchase ledger records
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  • Supporting month-end processes
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  • Assisting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties as required
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The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

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  • Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger Clerk or Accounts Payable role
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  • Experience working within a manufacturing or fast-paced environment would be advantageous
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  • Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
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  • The ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
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  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and accounting software
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  • Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving
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  • A positive attitude and the ability to integrate into a friendly, collaborative team
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What's on Offer?

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  • Competitive salary
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  • A supportive and welcoming working environment
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  • Opportunities for training and career development
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  • Company benefits package
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  • The chance to join a successful and growing manufacturing business with an excellent reputation
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Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function.

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Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.