Rate: £14.29ph
Location: Office-based (5 days per week)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (35-hour week with 1-hour lunch break)
Duration: 6 months (initially)
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a busy finance team on a 6-month basis, with room for review later down the line. This role has become available due to a recent departure within the team and offers the chance to join a supportive and collaborative accounts function.
Working within a team of five in an open-plan office environment, you will be responsible for managing a designated section of the purchase ledger.
Key Responsibilities:
- Processing and maintaining purchase ledger transactions accurately and efficiently
- Matching purchase invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes
- Managing supplier accounts and resolving invoice queries
- Completing monthly statement reconciliations
- Liaising with suppliers and internal departments to ensure timely resolution of discrepancies
- Supporting the wider finance team with purchase ledger-related duties as required
About You:
- Previous experience working within a purchase ledger or accounts payable role
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage a high-volume workload in a fast-paced environment
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Experience using finance systems (ERP/accounting software) would be advantageous
The Team & Environment:
- Friendly and supportive finance team
- Diverse workforce with a broad range of experience
- High-volume purchase ledger environment, processing approximately 4,000 invoices per month across the team
This is an excellent opportunity for a purchase ledger professional looking for an immediate contract position within a stable and well-established business
Salary description
£14.29 - £14.29 per hour