Purchase Ledger Assistant

Location: South Lanarkshire
Salary: £30,000–£33,000 per annum
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Pattern: Fully Office-Based
Start Date: Immediate Start Available

Pertemps is currently recruiting on behalf of a well-known and established company based in South Lanarkshire for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their finance team on an immediate and permanent basis.

Reporting directly to the Management Accountant, this is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-oriented finance professional to take responsibility for purchase ledger administration, ensuring supplier accounts are maintained accurately and invoices are processed efficiently.

The successful candidate will ideally have previous experience within a purchase ledger or accounts payable role, with knowledge of the COINS ERP system highly advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Match, batch and code invoices against purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Prepare and process supplier payment runs.
• Maintain accurate supplier accounts and financial records.
• Deal with supplier queries and resolve invoice and payment issues.
• Ensure invoices are authorised in line with company procedures.
• Monitor outstanding invoices and assist with query resolution.
• Assist with month-end procedures and purchase ledger reconciliations.
• Ensure all financial transactions are processed in accordance with internal controls and procedures.
• Provide general support to the wider finance team as required.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a purchase ledger/accounts payable position.
• Experience processing high volumes of supplier invoices.
• Good understanding of purchase ledger processes and supplier reconciliations.
• Experience using COINS ERP would be highly advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work to strict deadlines.
• Competent user of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• A proactive approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive salary of £30,000–£33,000.
• Immediate start available.
• Permanent employment.
• Fully office-based position.
• Employee Development Programme.
• 24/7 counselling and support helpline.
• Salary sacrifice schemes.
• Death in service benefits.
• Income Protection.
• Company pension.
• 25 days annual leave plus public holidays.

Why Apply?This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established organisation in South Lanarkshire, offering a varied purchase ledger role within a supportive finance team.

With a competitive salary, excellent benefits package and immediate start available, this position would suit an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk or Accounts Payable professional looking to take the next step in their career.