New Year, New You, New Job!

As we step into 2026, it’s the perfect time to reflect and reset your career goals. Perhaps you’ve been thinking about switching roles for a while, and now is the perfect opportunity to get ahead of the competition with this Purchase Ledger Clerk role, starting in January...

Working for a well-established organisation in Hartlepool, you will support accurate and timely purchase ledger operations across a nationwide network ensuring supplier relationships are well-managed, invoices are processed efficiently, and month-end procedures are completed on time.

Key Responsibilities:
*Maintain supplier records and verify bank details
*Process and post purchase orders/invoices with accurate GL coding
*Reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries/disputes
*Support depot teams with sourcing and ordering
*Manage daily bank postings and reconciliations
*Prepare weekly payment runs and ensure timely invoice approvals
*Oversee non-bulk ledger close-off and reconciliation tracking
*Prepare accruals and review open POs for month-end reporting
*Reconcile credit card statements and ensure VAT accuracy
*Ensure large invoices are signed off ahead of month-end
*Contribute to KPI reporting and process improvements
*Assist Credit Control with overflow calls and customer payments


Previous experience in Purchase Ledger and supplier reconciliation is KEY, along with strong Excel skills (experience in pivot tables, SUM, etc.) The successful candidate will be highly organised, accurate, and deadline-driven with a proactive approach, strong initiative and problem-solving ability. You must be Level 3 or 4 AAT qualified. The client are looking for someone experienced who can hit the ground running, who can fill the role with ease and with minimal training or supervision.