Purchase Ledger

1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicants

When you join USS, the size and scale of our pension scheme means you will have numerous opportunities to learn and develop your career. Given our size you'll have real autonomy and influence as you collaborate closely with a wide-ranging team of experts.

Our office is a vibrant place to work, and we offer flexibility of office/homeworking due to our hybrid model.

About the role

In your role as Purchase Ledger Clerk you will make a meaningful and valued contribution from the outset. This role will provide a great opportunity to operate and maintain the purchase ledger, enhancing budgetary control and accountability through ongoing process improvements.

What you will be doing

• Processing invoices and journals to the accounting system within deadlines.
• Processing various payment runs with high levels of accuracy.
• Dealing with supplier queries.
• Proactively managing purchase ledger inbox and liaising closely with non‑finance colleagues.
• Maintaining accurate accounting records, being proactive about resolving issues or queries.
• Processing sales invoices, credit control and reconciliations.
• Performing monthly bank reconciliations for corporate entities.
• Supporting the wider Finance team with project work and initiatives as required.
• Providing support and Value for Money activities and benchmarking costs.
• Responding to ad‑hoc requests; sourcing data and providing additional financial analysis when the business requires.

About you

We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if they don't tick every box; if you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, then please apply, regardless of whether you meet all the requirements outlined in this profile.

Required skills and experience

• Experience within a purchase ledger/accounting environment.
• Experience of SUN systems an advantage.
• Highly motivated with excellent organisational/planning skills.
• Excellent communication skills both written and oral.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office an advantage.

How we will reward you

• Generous annual leave package.
• Access to a high quality pension scheme provided through Universities Superannuation Scheme.
• Supportive people policies (including enhanced occupational sickness pay and family‑friendly pay).
• Financial contributions towards your personal development to help you maintain your physical and mental wellbeing.
• Access to a range of health and wellbeing services (i.e., private healthcare, discounted gym membership).
• Learning and development opportunities to develop your skills, knowledge and talent.
• Employee Volunteer Days to support the communities where you work and live.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.

Flexibility

As an inclusive employer, we recognise the importance of achieving the right work‑life balance that works for you. Our people work differently depending on their role and needs, from hybrid working to flexible working arrangements. We are open to discussing alternative working arrangements – such as part‑time hours and job shares – so please feel free to raise this with us.

Our culture and values

Our people are what makes us different. We work together to create a diverse and inclusive culture that embraces individuality, where people are welcomed and feel comfortable in the knowledge that they can be themselves. Our purpose firmly states the importance of members, putting them ‘front and centre’ of what we do. This is embedded through our values:

• Integrity

About us

Universities Superannuation Scheme (USS) was established in 1974 as the principal pension scheme for universities and other higher education institutions in the UK. We work with around 330 employers to help build a secure financial future for almost 577,000 members and their families. We are one of the largest private defined benefit pension schemes in the UK, with total assets of around £76.8bn (at 31 March 2025). To find out more, please visit

USS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We strive to ensure our recruitment process is as flexible and inclusive as possible so we can attract diverse candidates and recruit the best talent. We want all candidates to perform at their best during the recruitment process; if you need any reasonable adjustments or if there is anything we can do to help support you through your recruitment journey please let us know by contacting

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Contract

Job function: Finance and Purchasing

#J-18808-Ljbffr

Full job description from WhatJobs. Apply for this role →