Purchase Ledger Clerk

An industry-leading engineering group is seeking a meticulous Purchase Ledger Clerk to join its established finance team. This is a permanent position within a friendly team of three, supporting a business known for delivering high-impact, technically complex projects across the UK and Europe.

Working from the Stamford site, you’ll be part of a company recognised globally for engineering innovation, environmental performance, and long-term career development. With more than 80,000 projects delivered worldwide, this is a stable, well-invested employer where accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement truly matter.

The Role

As a key member of the accounts payable function, you’ll ensure the smooth processing of purchase invoices, maintain accurate supplier records, support month-end activity, and work closely with procurement, manufacturing, and project teams to keep financial operations running seamlessly.

Key responsibilities include:

Supplier Management

• Set up and maintain supplier records in Sage, ensuring compliance and quality approvals.
• Reconcile supplier statements and update changes promptly.

Invoice Processing

• Review purchase orders for correct coding and authorisation.
• Match invoices to POs, resolving any pricing, quantity, or delivery discrepancies.
• Process non-PO invoices and corporate credit card statements with correct coding and full approval.
• Liaise confidently across departments and with external suppliers to resolve queries.

Payments & Ledger Maintenance

• Produce weekly payment runs and upload to the banking system for approval.
• Manage same-day/adhoc payments and ensure pro-forma invoices are correctly handled.
• Keep the payables ledger clean, accurate, and fully reconciled.

Expenses & Petty Cash

• Process employee expenses in line with policy, support users with Concur, and manage corporate card processes.
• Control petty cash, ensuring accurate monthly reconciliation.

Month-End & Audit Support

• Meet month-end deadlines for invoice processing.
• Identify accruals and prepayments and provide audit support when required.
• Offer cover across the wider accounts team during holidays and absences.

About You

We’re looking for someone who brings both accuracy and confidence to a fast-paced finance environment.

You will have:

• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar purchase ledger or accounts payable role.
• Strong knowledge of invoice processing, payment runs, reconciliations, and supplier management.
• Competence with Microsoft Office and solid Excel skills.
• Experience with Sage 200 (desirable).
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with non-finance colleagues at all levels.
• Strong organisational ability, attention to detail, and confidence to solve problems proactively.
• A positive, team-focused approach and commitment to continuous improvement.
• A driving licence and the ability to commute to the Stamford office within 45 minutes.

Why Join?

• Work within a friendly, collaborative team in a business that genuinely invests in its people.
• Play a key role in the financial operations of a company delivering engineering solutions that support industrial decarbonisation and clean-air technologies.
• Enjoy long-term stability, professional development, and the chance to support high-impact engineering projects across Europe.
• Be part of a respected organisation with a strong global reputation and a supportive local team environment.

How to Apply

If you’re an experienced Purchase Ledger professional who thrives in a structured yet fast-paced environment — and you’re looking for a stable, rewarding role in a forward-thinking engineering business — we’d love to hear from you.