Accounts Payable Clerk

Purchase Ledger Clerk (6-Month Assignment)

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

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