Purchase Ledger Clerk

Purchase Ledger Clerk | Fixed-Term Contract Ely, Cambridgeshire | 37.5 hours per week | Hybrid: 3 days in the office Are you the person who spots a discrepancy, tracks down the answer and keeps things moving? This is a…

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Contract type Contract
Posted 23 September 2026

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Purchase Ledger Clerk | Fixed-Term Contract

Ely, Cambridgeshire | 37.5 hours per week | Hybrid: 3 days in the office

Are you the person who spots a discrepancy, tracks down the answer and keeps things moving? This is a varied opportunity to join a busy finance team and play a key role in keeping the purchase ledger accurate and up to date.

Working closely with colleagues in other departments, you'll process a high volume of supplier and intercompany invoices, resolve queries and help ensure transactions are recorded correctly and on time.

What you'll be doing:

Matching and posting supplier and intercompany invoices and credit notes
Reconciling supplier statements, requesting missing invoices and following up outstanding approvals
Maintaining the purchase order log and obtaining manager approvals
Setting up and maintaining supplier accounts and responding to supplier queries
Posting daily cashbook transactions and customer point of sale receipts
Raising monthly intercompany recharge invoices
Reviewing inventory adjustments and helping resolve goods invoice queries with the Warehouse and Supply Chain teams
Supporting cost analysis and allocations for phones, vehicles, warehouse costs and fuel
Assisting the Management Accountant and Financial Controller with other finance tasks and suggesting practical process improvementsWhat you'll bring:

You'll have experience in a busy finance function, strong numerical skills and the attention to detail needed to handle a high volume of transactions. You'll be comfortable with Excel and an ERP system; experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX would be a distinct advantage.

Just as importantly, you'll be organised, approachable and confident managing your own priorities while working closely with others.

If you're a proactive Purchase Ledger Clerk looking for a hands-on fixed-term role, apply now.

Location:
Ely, Cambridgeshire (3 days per in office/2 at home)

Hours:
Full time

Duration:
12 months

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this fixed term contract vacancy

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