Purchase Ledger Clerk
Part Time – 3 mornings a week (12 hours per week)
Upperton Pharma Solutions is a Nottingham-based CDMO that specialises in the development and manufacture of pharmaceutical products, providing a complete service from early-stage feasibility to GMP clinical manufacture. Formulations cover a range of delivery routes, typically including oral (tablets & capsules), nasal and inhaled.
We are entering an exciting phase of growth with the development of our new 7,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art sterile manufacturing facility, designed and built in full alignment with the latest EU GMP Annex 1 (2023) requirements.
As our business continues to grow, we’re looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our finance team on a part-time basis. You’ll be responsible for managing supplier invoices, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting the efficient operation of the purchase ledger function.
Main duties and responsibilities:
- Invoice Processing – Accurately receive, verify, and input high volumes of supplier invoices into the accounting system, ensuring correct coding to general ledger accounts and cost centres, and performing three-way matching with purchase orders and delivery notes where applicable
- Payment Management – Prepare and process payments via BACS or other methods in line with supplier terms and company cash flow, following authorisation protocols
- Account Reconciliation – Regularly reconcile supplier accounts, resolve discrepancies, and follow up on missing invoices or misallocated payments
- Supplier Liaison – Handle supplier queries professionally, resolved disputes, and maintain strong business relationships
- Record Maintenance – Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of all transactions, filling documents electronically or physically according to company procedures
- Process Improvement- Identify areas for efficiency improvements in accounts payable processes and suggest solutions
Essential skills and experience:
- Previous experience in purchase ledger or accounts payable roles essential
- Understanding of basic accounting principles, purchase-to-pay processes and VAT calculations
- Proficiency in accounting software (SAGE) and strong Microsoft skills including VLOOKUPs and pivot tables
- High attention to detail, organisational skills, ability to work to deadlines, and effective communication
What you will get in return
We offer employees not only a competitive salary but also an excellent suite of benefits including:
- 30 days holiday and your birthday off! (Pro rated for part time)
- Company contributory pension package
- Life insurance
- Upperton Rewards discount platform through reward gateway
- Private Medical Insurance through Vitality
- Internal and external training courses and professional development support
- Free onsite car parking
We know it is the little things that make every day special, so we also organise employee events for you to attend throughout the year, like our annual Christmas party, summer party and charity fund raising events.
