Purchase Ledger Clerk

Temporary Sales & Purchase Ledger Clerk (Part-Time)

Location: Oswestry, Shropshire
Job Type: Temporary (with potential to be extended)
Hours: Monday to Friday, Part-Time – up to 20 hours per week
Preferred Hours: 9:00am – 1:00pm (flexibility available)
Rate of Pay: £13.00 per hour

The RoleWe are seeking a reliable and organised Sales & Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our busy finance team on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounts professional looking for flexible part-time hours.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day finance function, ensuring the accurate processing of sales and purchase ledger transactions while maintaining excellent attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities
Processing purchase invoices accurately and efficiently

Raising and processing sales invoices

Matching, batching and coding invoices

Reconciling supplier statements

Processing payments and allocating customer receipts

Chasing outstanding customer payments where required

Resolving invoice queries with suppliers and customers

Maintaining accurate financial records

Assisting with month-end processes

Supporting the wider finance team with general administrative duties

Person SpecificationThe ideal candidate will have:

Previous experience within a Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger or Accounts Assistant role

Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office

Experience using accounting software (Sage, Xero or similar desirable)

The ability to work independently and manage their own workload

Excellent communication skills and a professional manner

A positive, flexible and proactive approach