Salary: Up to £26,000 Location: Office-based (5 days per week) Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (35-hour week with 1-hour lunch break) FTC: 6 months Interviews: End of June, start in July.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a busy finance team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. 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 a modern 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 3,500 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.
