Part Time Purchase Ledger Clerk

Huntress; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 15,473,000 - 20,631,000; Part time

Job summary

Huntress is recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering business to appoint a part-time Purchase Ledger Clerk. The role involves day-to-day ledger duties, accurate coding, VAT allocation and supplier liaison across three days per week, 18 hours in total. The position is on-site, within a friendly finance team.

You will support month-end processes, supplier statements and relevant audits, while ensuring invoices are paid accurately and on time.

Qualifications

• At least two years' experience in a Purchase Ledger or similar role.
• Experience in an accounts department or accountancy practice.
• AAT studies in progress, AAT qualified, or qualified through experience.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices accurately, including coding and VAT allocation.
• Create and maintain supplier accounts and records.
• Prepare BACS and cheque payment runs.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Resolve supplier queries promptly and professionally.
• Process employee expenses and petty cash.
• Support month-end and year-end activities, audits and wider finance administration.
• Work closely with the Finance Manager to ensure smooth running of the purchase ledger.

Skills

Two years' Purchase Ledger experience

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Education

AAT studies in progress

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

SAP

Job description

Looking for a part-time finance role where your accuracy and organisation really make a difference?

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing engineering business looking to add a Purchase Ledger Clerk to its friendly finance team.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, takes pride in accuracy and is looking for a part-time position offering 18 hours per week across three days. Working on-site, you'll become an integral member of the finance function, ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time while supporting the wider team with a variety of finance administration tasks.

The Role

As Purchase Ledger Clerk, you'll take ownership of the day-to-day purchase ledger, maintaining accurate financial records and building positive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices accurately, including coding and VAT allocation.


• Create and maintain supplier accounts and keep supplier records up to date.


• Prepare BACS and cheque payment runs.


• Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes.


• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.


• Resolve supplier queries promptly and professionally.


• Process employee expenses and petty cash transactions.


• Support month-end and year-end activities, audits and wider finance administration.


• Work closely with the Finance Manager to ensure the smooth running of the purchase ledger function.

About You

You'll be organised, detail-oriented and enjoy working within a collaborative finance team.

Ideally, you'll have:

• At least two years' experience in a Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable or Finance Assistant role.


• Experience working within an accounts department or accountancy practice.


• AAT studies in progress, AAT qualified, or qualified through experience.


• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach.


• Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.


• SAP experience would be advantageous but is not essential.


• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise your workload effectively.

What's on Offer?

• FTC until December 2026 - with the possibility of becoming permanent


• Part-time hours (18 hours across 3 days).


• Stable, long-term opportunity within an established business.


• Supportive and friendly finance team.


• Varied role with genuine responsibility.


• Competitive salary and benefits.

Huntress does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation.

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