Purchase Ledger Clerk

Purchase Ledger Clerk (20-25 hours per week, Fixed Term Contract (FTC) / internal secondment opportunity for 9 months)

Location: Contractual base Salvus House, Durham with hybrid working opportunities

Salary Range from: £25,278 (pro rata) plus a discretionary bonus potential of up to 8% of annual salary

Job Level: D

Reporting to: Finance Manager

We want our people to have a great work-life balance and support flexible working in terms of a hybrid model and varying start and finish times in some teams where possible. Please discuss this further with the hiring manager during your interview.

ABOUT US

Wave is a leading national business water retailer helping over 300,000 customers across the UK to benefit from the non-household water market. We’re dedicated to helping businesses lower water use, be more water efficient and reduce costs – all which helped us earn all which helped us proudly earn the Water Retailer of the Year award in 2021, reclaim the title in 2023. Most recently, we celebrated the win again in 2025, where the judges highlighted our commitment to social value and sustainability as well as our market-leading customer service . Our vision is to be the most customer-focused utility delivering value and efficiency in everything we do, making a positive difference to the environment and society.

The culture at Wave is like nowhere else. We’re committed to a happy, healthy place to work, and have a working environment which supports continuous learning and development, one where people can really flourish. Our people are at the centre of everything we do. Joining us means you’d be part of a team of over 300 people working flexibly across two UK based offices. You’ll find a real focus on employee wellbeing and some great benefits too. We expect great things from you and we give great things back.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

Wealth

Excellent pension scheme - we will double match your contribution, up to a maximum of 5% employee contribution and 10% from Wave

Bonus potential

Perkbox membership with a vast range of perks - high street savings (fashion retailers, supermarkets and restaurants), discounted cinema tickets, travel and holiday discounts and online fitness classes

Income protection scheme

Personal accident insurance

4x salary life assurance

Free onsite parking

Time off

24 days holiday rising to 26 (plus bank holidays)

A day off for your birthday

Half a day on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve

The option to buy holidays

1 day paid volunteering

Wellbeing

Hybrid/Flexible working

Healthcare cashback and treatment scheme

Cycle to work scheme

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Free flu shots

Family Friendly

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Enhanced shared parental and adoption leave

We care about you as an employee and have a range of resources available to both you and your family

THE ROLE IN A NUTSHELL

This is a great opportunity to join Wave's finance team and be at the heart of keeping the business running smoothly behind the scenes. You'll look after supplier payments, maintain accurate financial records, support key financial controls, and help make sure processes are followed correctly across the business.

It's a varied role that combines accounts payable, reconciliations, system administration, and problem-solving, giving you the chance to work with colleagues from different teams and build a strong understanding of how the business operates.

If you're someone who enjoys working with numbers, takes pride in accurate processing, has a keen eye for detail, and likes finding ways to make processes work better, you'll fit right in.

WHAT WILL YOUR TYPICAL DAY LOOK LIKE?

Processing purchase invoices and keeping the Purchase Ledger up to date.

Reconciling supplier statements and dealing with supplier queries.

Preparing wholesale and BACS payment files in line with requirements and deadlines.

Managing the purchase ledger inbox, responding to queries and ensuring requests are dealt with promptly.

Supporting the P2P system, including approval routes, purchase orders, user accounts, and setting up new suppliers.

WHAT DO WE NEED FROM YOU?

Experience in finance, accounts payable, or an admin role within finance, with a keen eye for detail.

Good understanding of financial processes and controls, with a focus on doing things the right way.

Strong Excel skills and confidence using finance or accounting systems.

Well organised, able to manage priorities, and comfortable working to deadlines.

Great communication skills and able to build positive relationships across the business.

Proactive, curious, and eager to learn and improve processes.

Please refer to the essential criteria in the job description as this is what you will be shortlisted against.

For external candidates you can access the job description here.

For internal candidates you can access the job description here.

Wave is committed to making a positive difference to the environment and society in which it operates. If you are excited to join a dynamic growing business which cares about its people, we would love to hear from you.

BE YOURSELF – OUR DIFFERENCES MAKE US STRONGER

Wave is proud to be an inclusive employer and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. We will take into consideration any adjustments or individual requirements at any stage of your recruitment journey. If you require any additional support related to menopause, neurodiversity, or any other reason, please do let us know by contacting [email protected] .

Please ensure you attach your CV and a covering letter so we can get to know more about your skills and experience and why you are suitable for this role. We will not be able to consider applications without a covering letter.

Closing date: 4pm on 01 October 2026

Interviews are planned for w/c 05 October 2026