Interim Purchase Ledger Clerk

Trial Balance; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Trial Balance Consulting are pleased to be working exclusively with a Plymouth based business to recruit a Purchase Ledger Clerk on an initial 3-month contract.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well organised and friendly finance team within a respected local employer. The role focuses on processing supplier invoices, matching codes, and supporting supplier payment runs while you develop strong accounts payable experience in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchase ledger or accounts payable
• Experience with Sage 200 is advantageous
• Strong attention to detail and good communication skills

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices and ensuring accurate coding and posting
• Supporting supplier payment runs
• Resolving invoice queries with suppliers and internal teams
• Completing supplier statement reconciliations
• Assisting with general purchase ledger administration
• Supporting the wider finance team where required

Skills

Transactional finance

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Trial Balance Consulting are pleased to be working exclusively with a fantastic Plymouth based business to recruit a Purchase Ledger Clerk on an initial 3-month contract.

This is a great opportunity to join a well organised and friendly finance team within a highly regarded local employer. The role will focus on supporting the purchase ledger function during a busy period and would suit someone with strong transactional finance experience who can quickly get up to speed in a fast-paced environment.

The position offers flexibility around working arrangements, with the option to work office based or hybrid depending on the successful candidate.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Processing supplier invoices and ensuring accurate coding and posting
• Supporting supplier payment runs
• Resolving invoice queries with suppliers and internal teams
• Completing supplier statement reconciliations
• Assisting with general purchase ledger administration
• Supporting the wider finance team where required

We are seeking someone with previous purchase ledger or accounts payable experience who is comfortable working in a busy finance environment. Experience using Sage 200 would be highly advantageous, alongside strong attention to detail and good communication skills.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a great business on a short-term contract, offering a supportive team environment and flexible working arrangements.