Purchase Ledger Controller

The Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Purchase Ledger Controller to join a busy and well‑established Finance Team. Reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller, you will be responsible for the end‑to‑end purchase ledger function and play a key role in supporting the wider finance operation.

This is a hands‑on role suited to an individual who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and takes pride in accuracy, organisation and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices daily using Insphire and Sage 200
• Matching supplier invoices accurately to Purchase Orders
• Performing supplier statement reconciliations
• Managing and resolving supplier invoice queries with both external suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Preparing the weekly supplier payment run for authorisation by the Financial Controller / Managing Director
• Processing ad‑hoc supplier payments as required

Support & Wider Finance Duties

• Providing back‑up support for the payment and recharge of Penalty Charge Notices (PCNs)
• Back‑up responsibility for reconciling and processing monthly credit card statements
• Undertaking ad‑hoc duties to support the wider Finance Team across multiple areas

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven, high‑level experience within a Purchase Ledger role
• Confident, professional and polite telephone manner
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Previous experience using Sage software (desirable)
• Excellent Microsoft Excel skills (essential)
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Well‑organised with the ability to manage workload and meet deadlines
• A collaborative team player who is happy to share ideas and support colleagues
• Flexible and willing to transfer skills across the Finance Team when required

What’s on Offer

• £28-£30,000 per annum
• Flexible hybrid working options
• A stable, permanent role within a busy and supportive finance environment
• Exposure to a broad range of finance activities
• Genuine opportunity to develop skills and knowledge within a growing Finance Team
• Competitive benefits package including generous holiday entitlement and pension scheme

If you are an experienced Purchase Ledger professional looking for a varied role with scope to broaden your skill set, we would welcome your application.