Accounts Payable Clerk

Confidential; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join the finance team on a 6-month basis, with potential for review. The role is office-based in the East Midlands area, working 9:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.

You will process and maintain purchase ledger transactions, match invoices to orders, manage supplier accounts and complete monthly reconciliations in a fast-paced environment. The team handles around 4,000 invoices per month.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchase ledger or accounts payable.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

High-volume workload

ERP/accounting software

Tools

ERP/accounting software

Job description

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.