Accounts Payable Clerk

SF Partners; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

SF Partners is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk for a six-month assignment in our Nottingham office. The role involves processing and maintaining purchase ledger transactions, matching invoices to PO and delivery notes, and managing supplier accounts to resolve invoice queries.

You will join a supportive finance team and handle high-volume ledger activities, with around 4,000 invoices processed monthly by the team. Typical Monday-to-Friday hours apply, with an immediate start possible.

Qualifications

• Previous 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.
• Experience using finance systems 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

Purchase ledger

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

ERP experience

Tools

ERP 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

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.