Job Title: Purchase Ledger Finance Officer Department: Finance Reports To: Finance Lead Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday Friday, 9:00am 5:00pm) Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Salary Range: Competitive, based on experience Role Overview A dynamic and growing company in the food production industry is seeking a proactive and detail-focused Purchase Ledger Finance Officer to support its Finance Team. This role is essential in ensuring the accurate processing of supplier invoices and maintaining strong financial controls over purchasing activity. You will play a key part in the day-to-day management of the purchase ledger, contributing to smooth financial operations and supporting wider business functions. What Youll Be Doing Processing and recording supplier invoices and credit notes in the accounting system (e.g., Sage). Matching invoices with purchase orders and delivery notes, investigating discrepancies where necessary. Responding to supplier queries via email and phone, maintaining strong relationships with vendors. Preparing and processing weekly and monthly supplier payments, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. Performing supplier statement reconciliations, ensuring accounts are up to date and issues are resolved. Liaising with internal departments to ensure that purchase orders and authorisations are managed correctly. Assisting in the implementation and maintenance of digital purchasing and invoice systems. Supporting month-end close processes, including reporting on outstanding liabilities and accruals. Contributing to audit preparation by maintaining clean and organised records. Providing ad hoc support to the wider finance team as required. Ideal Candidate Profile At least 2 years' experience in an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role within a fast-paced office environment. Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Sage). Comfortable working with digital systems, including email (Outlook) and communication tools (Teams). Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to data entry and reconciliation. Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines. A team player with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience in a manufacturing, retail, or FMCG environment is desirable but not essential. Skills: Accounts Payable Bank Reconciliation Invoicing Benefits: Group Life Assurance Medical Aid / Health Care Parking