Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk
Nottingham
(Maternity Cover FTC 12 months)
Hybrid
At Air IT, we're passionate about delivering exceptional service and creating a collaborative, supportive environment where our people can thrive. We're looking for an experienced Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our Finance team and play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of our accounts payable function.
This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and detail-oriented individual who enjoys taking ownership, supporting colleagues, and driving continuous improvement within a busy finance environment.
What you'll be doing
As a senior member of the Purchase Ledger team, you'll help ensure the efficient processing of supplier payments, expenses, and financial transactions while supporting the Accounts Payable Manager with day-to-day operations.
Key Responsibilities include:
- Reviewing and approving new supplier requests and supplier master record amendments
- Preparing and processing weekly and monthly supplier payment runs
- Processing and maintaining transactional postings within Business Central
- Managing the Direct Debit supplier process
- Overseeing the expense claims and purchase order process, ensuring compliance with company policies
- Acting as a key point of contact for supplier and internal stakeholder queries, resolving issues effectively and professionally
- Supporting the Accounts Payable Manager and providing cover during periods of absence
- Providing first-line escalation support for complex supplier and operational queries
- Contributing to finance and process improvement projects across the business
- Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and controls within the purchase ledger function
About you
We're looking for someone who combines strong accounts payable experience with a collaborative and customer-focused approach.
You'll ideally have:
- Previous experience in a Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk, Accounts Payable Supervisor, or similar role
- Experience supporting or deputising for an Accounts Payable Manager
- Strong understanding of purchase ledger, expenses, and purchase order processes
- Experience using Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (BC) and SAP Concur would be advantageous
- Excellent communication skills and the confidence to build relationships with suppliers and colleagues at all levels
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and query management
- The ability to work effectively within complex financial processes and deadlines
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload
- A continuous improvement mindset with a focus on accuracy and delivering things right first time
Why join Air IT?
At Air IT, our people are at the heart of everything we do. You'll be joining a supportive team where your ideas are valued, your development is encouraged, and you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact as we continue to grow.
If you're an experienced purchase ledger professional looking for your next challenge within a collaborative and fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Life at Air IT Group - Perks That Matter
- 25 days' annual leave, plus a celebration day
- Enhanced family leave policies
- Holiday purchase scheme
- Paid volunteering days
- EV car scheme
- Air Perks employee discount platform
- Eye care support
- Virtual GP access
- Technology vouchers
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Salary sacrifice pension
- Group life assurance
- Group income protection
- Additional Benefits That Make a Difference
- Hybrid working
- Ongoing learning & development
- Social events, competitions & incentives
- Discount & cashback schemes
Equal Opportunities
Air IT is an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to creating an inclusive, diverse and supportive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know.
No Agencies Disclaimer:
Air IT manages all recruitment directly. While we occasionally engage approved agencies for specific needs, we do not work with agencies for our standard roles. We kindly ask that agencies do not contact us or submit unsolicited CVs, as these will not be considered and no fees will be payable. If we require agency support, we will reach out to our selected partners directly.
