Purchase Ledger Clerk 12 Month FTC

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