Purchase Ledger Clerk

Purchase Ledger Clerk

Location: Newry
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

The Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and detail-focused Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their busy finance team in Newry. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and has experience managing accounts payable across multiple entities and currencies.

Working closely with the wider finance function, you will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of supplier and subcontractor invoices while maintaining strong controls and compliance across both UK and Republic of Ireland operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of purchase invoices and credit notes across multiple company entities in both GBP and EUR.
• Match invoices against Purchase Orders (POs) and Goods Receipt Notes (GRNs), investigating and resolving any discrepancies.
• Prepare and format bi-monthly and monthly payment runs (BACS and SEPA) for management approval.
• Carry out supplier statement reconciliations, identifying and resolving outstanding issues including missing invoices, unallocated payments, and debit balances.
• Act as the main point of contact for supplier queries, building positive working relationships while ensuring adherence to company procedures.
• Support month-end processes, ensuring purchase ledger transactions are accurately recorded and costs are allocated to the correct accounting periods.
• Set up and maintain supplier accounts, verify bank details to minimise fraud risk, and ensure vendor records are accurate and up to date within the ERP system.

Essential Criteria

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a high-volume Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable position.
• Experience working with multiple currencies, particularly GBP and EUR.
• Understanding of cross-border VAT processes and treatments.
• Strong IT skills with proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.
• Experience using ERP or integrated finance systems.
• Excellent attention to detail with a methodical and accurate approach to data entry and query resolution.
• Strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively.

What's on Offer

• Permanent, full-time position with a well-established and growing organisation.
• Opportunity to work within a dynamic finance team supporting UK and ROI operations.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you are interested and available for this position, please submit your CV via the application link or contact Julie McCrory on [email protected]