Purchase Ledger Clerk

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.