Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk

Reference: 00081_1789399026

Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk

Chester | Salary £30k

Are you an experienced Purchase Ledger professional looking for a varied finance role within a fast-paced and growing business? Do you enjoy taking ownership of processes, improving efficiencies, and working as part of a collaborative finance team?

We're recruiting for a Purchase Ledger & Accounts Administrator to join a successful and expanding financial services organisation based in Chester. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong accounts payable experience who enjoys working in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same.

The Opportunity

As a key member of the Finance team, you'll take ownership of the purchase ledger function, employee expenses process, and a range of finance administration responsibilities that support the wider business. You'll have the opportunity to become a subject matter expert within the finance systems, identify process improvements, and contribute to the smooth running of daily financial operations.

This role offers excellent exposure across multiple areas of finance and would suit someone who enjoys both transactional finance and broader operational responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage the end-to-end purchase ledger process, including processing supplier invoices and ensuring accurate VAT and cost centre coding.
  • Coordinate and prepare weekly supplier payment runs.
  • Process employee expenses, ensuring compliance with company policies and VAT requirements.
  • Resolve supplier and employee expense queries efficiently and professionally.
  • Maintain and update cash books and daily banking transactions.
  • Support the management of daily customer loan payouts, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.
  • Upload and process payments through online banking platforms.
  • Produce daily bank balance reporting and support cash flow forecasting activities.
  • Work closely with the Finance Manager to support month-end processes, including accruals.
  • Act as a key user of finance systems, driving process improvements and efficiencies.
  • Support and train colleagues on purchase order processes where required.
  • Provide support across other finance functions, including sales invoicing, receipt posting, and fee processing.
  • Assist the wider Finance and Treasury teams with operational finance activities as required.

About You

We're looking for a highly organised finance professional who enjoys working in a busy environment and takes pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work.

You'll ideally have:

  • Previous experience within a Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable, or Finance Administration role.
  • Strong understanding of VAT coding and invoice processing.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Good working knowledge of Excel and finance systems.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective relationships across the business.
  • The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • A proactive approach with a desire to improve processes and drive efficiencies.
  • Experience working within a fast-paced commercial environment.

Why Apply?

  • Join a growing and successful organisation.
  • Varied and interesting role with exposure to multiple areas of finance.
  • Opportunity to take ownership of processes and contribute to improvements.
  • Supportive and collaborative finance team.
  • Excellent opportunity for career development and progression.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact, develop your finance career, and become an integral part of a high-performing team, we'd love to hear from you.

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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£30,000.00
Per annum
Up to GBP30000 per annum
Added 14/09/2026
Reference: 00081_1789399026

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