Purchase Ledger Clerk - 12 Month FTC

York | Hybrid Working | Up to £28,000

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing and well-established organisation in a Purchase Ledger role offering stability, development and strong team support.

Working as part of a busy and collaborative finance function, you’ll play a key role in ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time while maintaining strong financial controls. The business continues to grow, creating a need for additional support within the purchase ledger team.

This role offers good exposure across the end-to-end Accounts Payable process within a structured and supportive environment.

The Opportunity

You’ll join a central finance team supporting a large and operationally diverse business.

The purchase ledger function plays a key role in maintaining smooth financial operations, and you’ll be working closely with both finance colleagues and stakeholders across the wider business to ensure processes run efficiently.

This is a hands-on role within a team that is continuously reviewing and improving how it operates.

Why this role stands out

You’ll have the opportunity to:

Work across the full Accounts Payable process
Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal teams
Be part of a growing finance function
Contribute to improving processes and controls
Develop your experience within a supportive environment

What you’ll get involved in

Your responsibilities will include:

Processing supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner
Matching invoices to purchase orders and resolving discrepancies
Reconciling supplier statements and investigating differences
Supporting supplier payment runs
Responding to supplier queries and resolving issues
Maintaining accurate purchase ledger records and audit trails
Assisting with month-end activities where required
Liaising with internal teams to ensure timely invoice approvals
Supporting ongoing improvements within the AP function

Who this is for

You’ll likely be someone who:

Has experience in an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role
Demonstrates strong attention to detail and accuracy
Is organised and able to manage a busy workload
Has good Excel and finance system skills
Communicates confidently with both suppliers and colleagues
Brings a positive, team-focused approach

The environment

You’ll be joining a collaborative and supportive finance team within a growing organisation.

The role is based in York and offers hybrid working, providing a balance between flexibility and team collaboration.

The reward

Salary up to £28,000
12-Month FTC with the view to transition into a permanent post
Hybrid working
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Opportunity to grow within a developing finance function

Purchase Ledger Clerk 12 Month FTC