Accounts Payable Clerk

Reed; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk (Purchase Ledger Assistant) in Gloucester to join a busy finance team. The role is office-based, with options for full-time or part-time hours, and a temporary contract running until around Christmas.

The position offers exposure to a high-volume accounts environment and potential to make an immediate impact. Responsibilities include processing supplier invoices, PO matching, VAT checks, reconciliations, and liaising with suppliers.

Qualifications

• Proven Purchase Ledger experience
• Experience with high-volume invoice processing
• Confidence with statement reconciliations
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to quickly adapt to new systems and processes

Responsibilities

• Process a large volume of supplier invoices
• Match invoices against purchase orders
• Perform nominal coding and VAT checks
• Conduct supplier statement reconciliations
• Investigate and resolve invoice queries
• Assist with payment run preparation
• Liaise with suppliers and internal departments

Skills

Attention to detail

Independence

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Purchase Ledger experience

Job description

Accounts Payable Clerk

Location: Gloucester (office-based)
Hours: Full-time or part-time considered, including school hours
Duration: Temporary contract until approximately Christmas
Salary: Up to £15ph

An established business is seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Assistant to support a busy finance team during a period of increased workload.

Working within a high-volume accounts environment, responsibilities will include:

• Processing a large volume of supplier invoices
• Matching invoices against purchase orders
• Nominal coding and VAT checks
• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Investigating and resolving invoice queries
• Assisting with payment run preparation
• Liaising with suppliers and internal departments

The successful candidate will have previous Purchase Ledger experience and be comfortable managing a busy workload with a high level of accuracy. Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently are essential.

Requirements:

• Proven Purchase Ledger experience
• Experience with high-volume invoice processing
• Confidence with statement reconciliations
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to quickly adapt to new systems and processes

This is an excellent opportunity to join a friendly and supportive finance team and make an immediate impact.

Immediate start available. Interviews taking place ASAP.