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Purchase Ledger Controller
Salary: £25,750 per annum
Location: Nottingham (Hybrid – 4 days remote, 1 day in office)
About the Role
We’re looking for a detail-oriented and highly organised Purchase Ledger Controller to join our Accounts Payable team. You’ll play a vital role in ensuring all supplier invoices are processed accurately and paid on time, helping maintain strong supplier relationships and supporting the smooth running of our finance operations.
Working closely with the Accounts Payable Manager and wider team, you’ll be responsible for maintaining an accurate purchase ledger, resolving queries efficiently, and ensuring compliance with internal processes and HMRC regulations.
What We Offer
- Help@Hand App – fast remote GP access plus physical & mental wellbeing support for you and your family
- Thrive App – NHS approved mental wellbeing support
- Buzz Brights Apprenticeships
- Buzz Brilliance Awards – our employee recognition scheme
- Buzz Learning Platform – access hundreds of online courses
- Access to trained Mental Health Advocates
- 5 weeks annual leave + public holidays
- Buy extra holiday via salary sacrifice
- 50% staff discount on bingo tickets, food & soft drinks
- Refer a Friend Scheme
- Life Assurance & Pension Scheme
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure all invoices are authorised, coded, and processed accurately in line with company procedures
- Match invoices to purchase orders and resolve any discrepancies
- Process invoices using systems such as Readsoft and ensure timely scanning and posting
- Apply correct VAT treatment to maintain compliance with HMRC rules
- Reconcile supplier statements regularly and resolve outstanding queries
- Manage payment runs and manual payments in accordance with company procedures
- Post cash book entries where required
- Maintain accurate general ledger coding to support financial reporting
- Set up new suppliers in line with company policies
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Support continuous improvement within the Accounts Payable function
About You
You’re a proactive and analytical individual with a keen eye for detail. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team.
You will have:
- 1–2 years’ experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role
- Strong data entry skills with excellent accuracy and attention to detail
- Understanding of profit & loss accounts
- Basic VAT knowledge (preferred but not essential)
- Good working knowledge of MS Excel, Word, and Outlook
- Experience working to deadlines within a finance timetable
Why Join Us?
- Hybrid working (4 days remote, 1 day in Nottingham office)
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and efficiency
If you’re a motivated finance professional looking to develop your career in a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.
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