Purchase Ledger Clerk (6-Month Fixed-Term Contract)

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.