Purchase Ledger Clerk

Posted 11 days 5 hours ago by Chesterfield-Poultry-Ltd

Permanent
Full Time
Other
Yorkshire, Doncaster, United Kingdom, DN1 1
Job Description
Purchase Ledger Clerk

Location: Doncaster

Salary: £30,000 - £31,000 per annum

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time

We are seeking a highly organised and adaptable Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our busy finance and operations team.

This is a varied and hands on role combining purchase ledger responsibilities with wider administrative and operational support across the business. You will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting reporting processes, and providing essential information to senior management.

Key Responsibilities Purchase Ledger & Finance Duties
  • Processing and checking supplier invoices (including Sullivans, Alba, Dawson, BNP, leasing providers, and utilities)
  • Reconciling supplier accounts (e.g. Alba/Omega, Sullivans, Noble Feed)
  • Preparing payment runs and checking statements against payments made
  • Requesting supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
  • Processing monthly journals and supporting month end close
  • Managing rebates (e.g. Noble, PD Hook)
  • Handling remittances and ensuring alignment with internal records
  • Supporting stock takes and monitoring sundry stock
Operational & Reporting Support
  • Producing daily KPI information and supporting weekly management reporting
  • Updating and maintaining live plans, crop numbers, and bird records
  • Checking tickets and reconciling against live operational data
  • Completing end of crop results and updating farmer performance records
  • Supporting farming spreadsheets and senior management reporting
  • Maintaining price lists and assisting with feed plan updates
Administrative Duties
  • Managing shared inboxes, prioritising emails, and supporting senior staff correspondence
  • Collecting, opening, and distributing post
  • Filing, archiving, and maintaining accurate records
  • General office duties (e.g. post office runs, ordering supplies, visitor refreshments)
  • Liaising with internal teams and external suppliers
Additional Responsibilities
  • Providing payroll cover when required
  • Assisting with ad hoc re billing and invoice adjustments
  • Monitoring specific inboxes and communications
  • Providing general support to senior managers and directors
About You
  • Previous experience in a purchase ledger or accounts assistant role
  • Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
  • Ability to manage a varied workload and prioritise effectively in a fast paced environment
  • Excellent Excel and accounting system skills
  • Strong communication and organisational abilities
  • Proactive, flexible, and willing to support across the wider business
Desirable
  • AAT or ACCA qualification (or currently studying)
  • Experience in a fast paced, operational, or agricultural environment
  • Experience with KPI reporting and reconciliations
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary (£30-31k)
  • Study support
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Opportunities for career development and progression
To Apply

If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for CPL foods, please do not hesitate to apply.