Part-time Purchase Ledger Clerk

KCR; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Home working one day per week

Job summary

KCR Solutions, a well-established manufacturing business based in Sunderland, is seeking a Part-Time Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a small accounts team. You will process high volumes of invoices, match to PO numbers, build supplier records, and assist with payment runs, while enjoying flexible hours and the option to work from home one day per week after training.

The role offers a supportive environment and opportunities to improve processes, with a focus on accuracy and timely supplier

Qualifications

• Previous purchase ledger/accounts payable experience is essential.
• Competent Excel and general IT skills are required.
• A proactive approach with a willingness to support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of purchase invoices.
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and resolving discrepancies.
• Investigating and resolving supplier queries.
• Maintaining supplier accounts and records.
• Processing staff expenses and company credit card transactions.
• Assisting with payment runs.
• Performing bank reconciliations.
• Supporting the wider finance function as required.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Prioritisation

Proactive problem-solving

Tools

Excel

General IT skills

Job description

KCR Solutions are delighted to be supporting a well-established manufacturing business based in Sunderland in the recruitment of a Part-Time Purchase Ledger Clerk.

Working within a small, supportive accounts department, you will take responsibility for the purchase ledger function alongside another part-time team member, ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time.

This role offers excellent flexibility, with the opportunity to agree start and finish times around the successful candidate's needs. Following completion of the initial training period, there is also the option to work from home one day per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of purchase invoices
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and resolving discrepancies
• Investigating and resolving supplier queries
• Maintaining supplier accounts and records
• Processing staff expenses and company credit card transactions
• Assisting with payment runs
• Performing bank reconciliations
• Supporting the wider finance function as required
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies

The Person

• Previous purchase ledger/accounts payable experience is essential
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good communication and relationship-building skills
• Comfortable working in a busy environment and managing priorities
• Competent Excel and general IT skills
• A proactive approach with a willingness to support continuous improvement initiatives