Purchase Ledger Clerk

Blackburn Town Centre | 100% Office-based

Great with numbers? Confident using Sage? Ready for a busy finance role where you can take ownership and make an impact?

Imperium Financial Recruitment is recruiting for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a busy finance team based in central Blackburn.

This is a hands-on opportunity for someone who enjoys keeping accounts accurate, resolving supplier queries and ensuring payments run smoothly. You will play an important role in the day-to-day finance function, taking responsibility for purchase ledger activities and supporting month-end processes.

Previous experience using Sage is essential. Experience of property-related accounts is desirable, but not essential.

The role

Working closely with the wider finance team, you will ensure supplier invoices are processed accurately, payments are prepared on time and purchase ledger records remain up to date.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing supplier invoices and credit notes using Sage.
• Checking invoice details, coding transactions accurately and obtaining the appropriate authorisation.
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and supporting documentation where applicable.
• Preparing supplier payment runs for approval.
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating missing invoices or discrepancies.
• Responding to supplier queries professionally and resolving payment issues.
• Maintaining accurate supplier account details and purchase ledger records.
• Liaising with colleagues to resolve invoice queries and ensure timely approval.
• Monitoring outstanding invoices and keeping the ledger organised.
• Supporting month-end procedures, including identifying outstanding liabilities.
• Providing documentation for financial reviews and audits.
• Assisting with other finance administration tasks as required.

About you

You will be organised, accurate and comfortable managing a busy workload. You should bring:

• Previous experience in purchase ledger or accounts payable.
• Proven experience using Sage — essential.
• A sound understanding of invoice processing, supplier reconciliations and payment procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and confidence investigating discrepancies.
• Good communication skills and a professional approach to supplier queries.
• The ability to prioritise tasks and meet payment and month-end deadlines.
• Confidence using Microsoft Excel and other everyday office systems.
• A proactive approach and the ability to work independently while supporting colleagues.

Experience handling property-related invoices or working within a property business would be advantageous. Candidates with relevant purchase ledger experience from other sectors are equally welcome.

Why apply?

• A varied role within a busy finance team.
• Responsibility for key purchase ledger activities.
• The opportunity to use your Sage knowledge and develop your accounts experience.
• A central Blackburn location, working closely with finance colleagues.

This role is 100% office-based.