Part Time Purchase Ledger Clerk

Escape; Kirkcaldy; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A successful business in Kirkcaldy is looking for a part-time Accounts Payable Assistant. This role involves processing invoices and maintaining supplier records in a busy finance team. Ideal candidates will have purchase ledger experience, strong attention to detail, and effective communication skills. This is a great opportunity to enhance your skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience processing purchase ledger invoices.
• Confident IT skills including MS Excel.
• Strong attention to detail, organisation, and accuracy.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Processing purchase invoices, credit notes, and ensuring correct coding.
• Reconciling purchase orders to invoices and attaching documentation.
• Maintaining accurate supplier records and preparing monthly statement reconciliations.
• Preparing bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and processing expenses.
• Managing invoicing or payment queries and resolving issues.

Skills

Purchase ledger experience

Confident IT skills including MS Excel

Strong attention to detail

Effective communication skills

Job description

Overview

Part Time 25 Hours Per Week

We're recruiting for an Accounts Payable Assistant to join a successful and established business. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with purchase ledger experience who enjoys working in a busy finance team and wants to build on their skills in a supportive environment.

Duties

• Processing purchase invoices, credit notes, and ensuring correct coding in system.
• Reconciling purchase orders to invoices and attaching relevant documentation.
• Maintaining accurate supplier records and preparing monthly statement reconciliations.
• Preparing bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and credit card/expense processing.
• Managing invoicing or payment queries, investigating outstanding creditor items, and resolving issues.

Requirements

• Previous experience processing purchase ledger invoices.
• Confident IT skills including MS Excel.
• Strong attention to detail, organisation, and accuracy.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.