Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger Clerk – Hybrid (6‑month)

Confidential; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Gloucestershire is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk/Accounts Assistant on a 6 month contract to manage invoicing, payments and reconciliations. The role is based in GL56 with a five-day week and an option to work from home one day per week after training.

The ideal candidate will have AP experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to handle large datasets accurately while supporting supplier queries and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to work with large datasets.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication with suppliers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices and payment runs accurately.
• Match, batch, and code invoices to accounts.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Handle supplier queries efficiently and professionally.
• Maintain up-to-date financial records using Excel.

Skills

Excel

Analytical

Attention to detail

Data entry

Communication

Tools

Sage

Xero

Job description

Confidential in Gloucestershire is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk/Accounts Assistant on a 6 month contract to manage invoicing, payments and reconciliations. The role is based in GL56 with a five-day week and an option to work from home one day per week after training.

The ideal candidate will have AP experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to handle large datasets accurately while supporting supplier queries and reporting requirements.