Part Time Purchase Ledger Clerk

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in Glasgow is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their finance team on a temporary part-time basis. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to process supplier invoices, perform account reconciliations, and support daily financial operations. With strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software, you'll play a vital role in ensuring accurate financial records. This position not only provides valuable industry experience but also has the potential to evolve into a full-time, permanent role as the company continues to grow. If you're looking for a chance to develop your skills in a dynamic environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software.
• Prior experience in a similar role is required.

Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of invoices accurately.
• Investigate and resolve complex purchase ledger queries.
• Prepare weekly and monthly payment runs.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks

Sage

Xero

Organisational Skills

Time Management

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving

Education

Experience in Purchase Ledger

Understanding of Financial Principles

Tools

Financial Software

Job description

Job Description:

Your company

Based in Glasgow, our client is recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their team on a temporary basis for 3–6 months. Initially, the role is part-time with 20 hours per week, which can be completed over an agreed structure. However, this role has the potential to evolve into a full-time, permanent position. This is a great opportunity to join a rapidly growing business and gain relevant industry experience.

Your new role

The successful candidate will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, account reconciliations, and supporting the finance team in daily financial operations. This role offers a fantastic opportunity for growth within the finance department and to contribute to the company's success.

On a day-to-day basis, your responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

1. Process a high volume of invoices accurately and in accordance with agreed procedures and timescales.
2. Investigate and resolve complex purchase ledger queries and act as an additional point of contact.
3. Process and reconcile bank statements.
4. Match invoices against purchase orders, ensuring that invoices are matched and coded correctly onto the accounting system.
5. Assist the Finance Team with any further ad hoc requirements.
6. Ensure new suppliers are set up accurately and in a timely manner.
7. Process expenses.
8. Prepare all weekly and monthly payment runs and set up all payments.
9. Assist in maintaining accurate financial records.

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will have strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial software (QuickBooks, Sage, Xero), excellent organisational and time-management skills, and strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities. A good understanding of financial principles and prior experience in a similar role is required. Additionally, the candidate should be able to handle confidential information with discretion, be proactive with a strong sense of responsibility and accountability, and have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What you'll get in return

In return, you will be working in a rapidly growing business where you can develop your current skills and experience. This is a great opportunity to start on a part-time basis and grow into a full-time, permanent role.