Job Description:

Purchase Ledger Clerk

Construction / Finance & Accounts
Full-time | Permanent
Baildon, West Yorkshire

£27,000 – £32,000 Depending on Experience

Purchase Ledger Clerk job in Baildon – joining a well-established construction contractor, offering a permanent opportunity within a small, supportive finance team. The role involves high-volume invoice processing, supplier reconciliations, payment administration and maintaining accurate financial records.

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join an established construction business based in Baildon, West Yorkshire.

Working within a small finance team and reporting directly to the Finance Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for the accurate processing of high volumes of purchase invoices, supplier account reconciliations, payment preparation and general financial administration.

The role involves a high volume of repetitive, process-driven work and requires someone with exceptional attention to detail, accuracy and the ability to maintain consistent standards while managing competing priorities.

This position would suit a reliable, organised and flexible individual with previous purchase ledger or accounts administration experience within the construction industry, who is comfortable working in a busy, deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of purchase invoices and credit notes accurately and efficiently

• Coding invoices and maintaining accurate purchase ledger records

• Matching invoices against delivery notes, purchase orders and supporting documentation

• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies

• Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors and internal teams to resolve invoice and payment queries

• Preparing supplier payment runs and supporting payment administration

• Setting up and maintaining supplier accounts and financial records

• Processing and reconciling company credit card transactions and employee expenses

• Maintaining accurate electronic filing systems and financial documentation

• Updating accounting records using Eque2, Sage, Excel and other company systems

• Supporting the Finance Manager with general accounts administration and reporting

• Assisting with wider office administration duties when required

• Ensuring all financial processes are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines

Requirements

• Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger Clerk, Accounts Assistant or Accounts Administrator role

• Previous experience within the construction industry

• Experience using Eque2 and Sage accounting software

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Office applications

• Experience processing high volumes of invoices with excellent accuracy

• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain concentration during repetitive tasks

• Experience reconciling supplier statements and resolving invoice discrepancies

• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing workloads

• Reliable, flexible and comfortable working within a small finance team

• Confident communicating with suppliers, subcontractors and internal departments

• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines and maintain confidentiality

• Positive, proactive attitude and willingness to support the wider business

Package & Benefits

• £27,000 – £32,000 depending on experience

• Permanent, full-time position

• Office-based role in Baildon, West Yorkshire

• Opportunity to join an established construction contractor

• Supportive, close-knit finance team

• Varied accounts administration responsibilities

• Long-term stability and opportunity to develop within the business

This Purchase Ledger Clerk role in Baildon offers an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounts professional to join a stable construction business, taking responsibility for high-volume purchase ledger processes and supporting the smooth running of a busy finance department.

Apply now through Skilled Careers to be considered for this opportunity.