Back to Job Search

Purchase Ledger Clerk

  • Location: Bradford
  • Salary: £20000 - £25000 per annum + Parking, Healthcare, Study support
  • Job Type:Temporary

Posted over 2 years ago

  • Sector: Transactional Finance, Finance
  • Contact: Leeds Accounts
  • Contact Email: leeds@sharpconsultancy.com
  • Expiry Date: 02 December 2021
  • Job Ref: HDO778654_1635852014
A well-established manufacturing company in Bradford are seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their growing and dynamic team.


Working within a team of 4 you will report directly to the Assistant Accountant, and you will have responsibility for:
*Setting up and maintaining customer accounts, creating strong positive relationships with those they would be working with and alongside.
*Reconciliation of supplier statements to ensure all accounts are up to date for month end reports.
*Being first point of contact for all relevant enquiries.
*Working out VAT payments.
*Matching, checking, processing and coding invoices.
*Processing company expenses.
*Making payments via BACS and cheques.

As your experience grows as a purchase ledger clerk with the company you will have potential for further development, by taking advantage of the study support package. This is offered to help gain professional accounting qualifications and so the team are always developing and learning. They always look to promote internally and so someone who has ambition to progress, and long-term goals would be well suited for this role.

Ideally the candidate will be able to demonstrate:
*Having proven experience working within a purchase ledger role.
*A can-do attitude towards work and problem solving.
*Thrive working under pressure and towards deadlines.
*Have strong communication skills and be a team player.

This is an excellent role for those living in both the Bradford and Leeds areas due to the strong motorway links. This is an ideal role for anyone who wants to take a step forward in their purchase ledger career due to the study support and opportunity for progression in the future too. If this is something you would be interest in then please apply today.


Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 25 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function, from finance administrators through to senior Finance Director appointments. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy jobs or accountancy recruitment; finance jobs or finance recruitment.

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.