Accounts Payable Clerk

Confidential; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Blusource Recruitment is recruiting for an Accounts Payable Specialist / Purchase Ledger Clerk in Lincoln, Lincolnshire. This temporary 3 to 6-month role offers a PAYE hourly rate of £14-£17 with immediate start and a busy period ahead in a well-established business outside Lincoln.

The role covers day-to-day AP tasks, supplier invoice processing, reconciliation, queries, payments support, and assisting with external audits within a supportive finance team.

Qualifications

• Substantial hands-on accounts payable or purchase ledger experience.
• The confidence to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.
• A positive, proactive attitude and a willingness to support colleagues.
• Immediate or short-notice availability.

Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day accounts payable and purchase ledger function.
• Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Respond to supplier queries and liaise with internal departments.
• Support payment processes and maintain accurate financial records.
• Assist with external audit requests and provide supporting documentation.
• Help the finance team manage increased workloads during busy periods.

Skills

Accounts payable

Purchase ledger

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Independent working

Job description

Accounts Payable Specialist / Purchase Ledger Clerk

Location: Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Contract: Temporary, 3 to 6 months
Salary: £14 - £17 per hour depending on experience, PAYE
Start Date: Immediate

Blusource Recruitment is working with a well-established, multifaceted business based just outside Lincoln to recruit an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist for an initial 3 to 6 month temporary assignment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk, Accounts Payable Assistant, AP Clerk or Purchase Ledger Assistant who enjoys working in a busy finance environment and can quickly become a valuable member of an established team.

The business is entering one of its busiest periods of the year and requires someone confident in managing accounts payable responsibilities independently, supporting the wider finance function and assisting with external audit requirements.

The Role

As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will be responsible for:
- Supporting the day-to-day accounts payable and purchase ledger function.
- Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
- Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies.
- Responding to supplier queries and liaising with internal departments.
- Supporting payment processes and maintaining accurate financial records.
- Assisting with external audit requests and providing supporting documentation.
- Helping the finance team manage increased workloads during a particularly busy period.

About You

We are keen to speak with experienced Accounts Payable Clerks, Purchase Ledger Clerks, AP Specialists, Accounts Assistants, Finance Assistants, Purchase Ledger Administrators and Accounts Payable Officers who have:
- Substantial hands-on accounts payable or purchase ledger experience.
- The confidence to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.
- A positive, proactive attitude and a willingness to support colleagues.
- Immediate or short-notice availability.

This opportunity is particularly suited to someone who enjoys temporary assignments and can commit to the full contract.

Interested? Apply today or contact Blusource Recruitment for a confidential discussion about the opportunity.