Purchas Ledger Clerk

Recruit Mint Ltd; Market Deeping; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Recruit Mint Ltd is seeking a meticulous Purchase Ledger Clerk in Market Deeping for a 3-month temporary assignment. The role is hybrid and supports the accounts payable function, processing supplier invoices, BACS payments, and month-end tasks.

Immediate availability and around 3 years of purchase ledger experience are preferred, with BPSS checks required. You'll work with ERP systems (Jobscope is ideal; SAP/Sage 200 also relevant) and maintain supplier records, reconcile statements and assist

Qualifications

• 3 years in purchase ledger or accounts payable.
• Experience processing BACS and international payments.
• Working knowledge of VAT.
• Experience with ERP systems (Jobscope preferred; SAP/Sage 200 also relevant).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Check supplier invoices, match to GRNs and obtain approvals.
• Prepare outgoing supplier payments by BACS, including international payments.
• Record payments in the business system (Jobscope).
• Process supplier debit notes for returned stock.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Post customer cash receipts and record sales invoices in Jobscope.
• Carry out month-end and year-end processing in the system.
• Maintain accurate records of invoices, payments and approvals.
• Handle supplier queries via email/phone.
• Support internal and external auditors as required.

Skills

Purchase ledger experience

BACS payments

VAT knowledge

ERP systems

Excel

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Tools

Jobscope

SAP

Sage 200

Job description

Job: Purchase Ledger Clerk

Temporary 3 months

Location: Market Deeping

Monday to Friday / Hybrid

Salary£27-33K

The ideal candidate has around 3 years in a similar purchase ledger role, is available to start immediately and can pass BPSS checks. Our client, a well-established engineering and manufacturing business, needs an experienced purchase ledger professional who can step in immediately and keep the ledger running smoothly.

Key responsibilities

• Check supplier invoices, match them to goods received notes (GRNs) and obtain approvals within set limits of authority.
• Prepare outgoing supplier payments by BACS, including international payments.
• Record payments made in the business system (Jobscope).
• Process supplier debit notes for rejected or returned stock.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Post customer cash receipts and record sales invoices in Jobscope.
• Carry out month-end and year-end processing within the business system.
• Maintain accurate records, logs and files of invoices, payments and approvals.
• Handle email and telephone queries from internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Support internal and external auditors as required.
• Follow the company's standards of business ethics and conduct at all times.
• Carry out other related finance tasks as directed by the department supervisor.

Essential

• Previous purchase ledger or accounts payable experience in an office environment, ideally 3 years in a similar role.
• Experience processing BACS and international supplier payments.
• Working knowledge of VAT.
• Experience using an integrated, modular ERP system (Jobscope experience is a bonus; SAP, Sage 200 or similar also relevant).
• Competent with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• GCSE Maths and English at grade C / 4 or above (or equivalent).
• Able to pass BPSS pre-employment screening.
• Available to start immediately.

Desirable

• Bookkeeping experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Exposure to month-end and year-end processes and audits.

Personal qualities

• Strong attention to detail, numeracy and integrity.
• Clear, calm and professional communication with suppliers.
• Able to prioritise and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Works well independently and as part of a team, using initiative to solve problems