Job Description

Purchase Ledger Controller

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Job Summary

Are you passionate about accuracy, organisation, and making processes run smoothly? As a Purchase Ledger Controller, you'll play a vital role in supporting the business through the accurate and timely recording, management, and payment of suppliers--while delivering outstanding internal customer service.


Reporting to the Transactional Finance Manager and working as part of the wider Group Financial Controlling team, you'll collaborate closely with procurement and other internal stakeholders to ensure smooth purchase ledger operations.

What you'll be doing:

Process purchase invoices and credit notes promptly and accurately, whether received directly from suppliers or via supplier portals, ensuring appropriate approval is obtained Post and allocate payments on time, and reconcile supplier statements of account Support regular payment runs, month-end ledger close procedures, and associated deadlines Maintain and update purchase ledger reports to support accurate and timely cash forecasting Investigate and resolve internal and external supplier queries in a professional and efficient manner Maintain digital archives, including daily scanning and filing of purchase documents and supplier correspondence

You'll also:

Support the Transactional Finance Manager and fellow Purchase Ledger Controllers with ad hoc tasks and projects as needed

Here's what we're looking for:

Previous experience in purchase ledger and familiarity with financial systems and procedures (preferred but not essential) Strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and a proactive, pragmatic attitude Ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines with a focus on quality and accuracy

Bonus points:

Competence in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel (intermediate level or above) You live and breathe our values:

commitment, collaboration, inclusion, innovation, and inspiration

Benefits

We offer competitive pay,

25 days holiday (rising to 27)

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2 volunteering days

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1 personal day

, plus

bank holidays

. Our benefits package includes:


Company-matched pension Life assurance Enhanced parental leave policies Option to buy extra leave Cycle2Work scheme And more
Join us and make Trustmarque the place where everyone feels like they belong and thrive.