Purchase Ledger Clerk
Salary: £22,500 – £27,000 DOE
3-Month FTC
Cardiff City Centre
Môrwell Talent Solutions are delighted to be partnering with a well-known household brand based in the heart of Cardiff. Our client is seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join them on an initial 3-month fixed-term contract, with the possibility of extension and even a permanent role for the right individual.
This is a rare and exciting opportunity to work in a central location, within a forward-thinking organisation that offers excellent working conditions and the chance to make a real impact. Reporting to the Transactional Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the purchase ledger function across the business.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage the purchase ledger for a group of companies, ensuring suppliers are paid promptly and ledgers are accurately maintained
Process invoices, match purchase orders, and forward to budget holders for approval
Liaise with suppliers and chase outstanding invoices when required
Process weekly staff expenses and act as the main point of contact for related queries
Reconcile supplier statements on a monthly basis
Prepare and process weekly payment runs
Provide regular updates to managers and escalate issues when necessary
Support with ad hoc finance tasks as required
Use of Sage is advantageous (but not essential)
Confident use of Microsoft Excel
About You
The successful candidate will have at least 18 months’ experience in a similar purchase ledger role and be confident in managing a busy purchase ledger function from start to finish. You’ll be a proactive communicator, comfortable suggesting improvements and contributing positively to the team. You must enjoy working in a fast paced, ever changing environment. Importantly, you’ll be able to commit to the full contract period.
What’s on Offer
In return, our client provides a market-leading package, including:
On-site city centre parking
Hybrid working (up to 2 days WFH once settled Monday & Friday)
Flexible 9am–5pm working pattern (with early start/finish options) – 35 hour working week
25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
5% matched pension contribution
Life assurance cover
Staff discounts for events
Free parking and gym facilities
Healthcare cash plan
Wellbeing initiatives
Enhanced company sick pay
Employee Assistance Programme
This is a busy role within a supportive and evolving finance team. If you’re immediately available (or on a short notice period) and looking to join a highly respected organisation, we’d love to hear from you
