Purchase Ledger Controller

I am recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering business based in Retford with an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality products and outstanding customer service. Having experienced consistent growth in recent years, the business continues to invest in its people, processes and future, creating a stable and welcoming environment where employees are encouraged to develop and succeed. As the company continues to grow, they are looking to welcome a Purchase Ledger professional to their friendly finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to manage a standalone Purchase Ledger function, supporting the day-to-day running of the finance department and ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time. You'll work closely with colleagues across the business as well as external suppliers, helping to maintain efficient financial processes and providing a professional, responsive service. This role offers plenty of variety, giving you responsibility for the full purchase ledger process across multiple entities while becoming a valued member of a supportive team. If you're someone who enjoys working in a collaborative environment, takes pride in producing accurate work and is looking for a long-term opportunity within a growing organisation, this could be the perfect next step. The Role • Manage the purchase ledger across multiple business entities, ensuring accurate and timely invoice processing. • Match, batch and code invoices, ensuring correct project coding, purchase order matching and approvals. • Reconcile supplier statements, resolve queries and maintain positive supplier relationships. • Prepare payment runs, complete daily bank reconciliations and support multi-currency transactions. • Maintain supplier accounts, purchase orders and master data, ensuring records remain accurate and compliant. • Support the month-end Accounts Payable process, produce ledger reports and monitor aged balances. • Act as the main point of contact for supplier queries, providing a professional and helpful service. About You • Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role. • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. • A confident communicator who enjoys working collaboratively with colleagues and suppliers. • Reliable, organised and able to manage a varied workload. • Experience using finance systems and Microsoft Excel. What's on Offer? • Join a well-established and growing engineering business with an excellent reputation. • Be part of a friendly, supportive finance team. • Competitive salary and an excellent employee benefits package. • Long-term career opportunities as the business continues to grow. • A positive working environment where your contribution is recognised and appreciated. Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.