Purchas Ledger Clerk

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

Job summary

Recruit Mint Ltd is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk for a temporary 3-month assignment in Market Deeping. The role supports the finance team in maintaining accurate supplier ledgers, processing invoices and payments, and ensuring timely month-end tasks.

Hybrid working Monday to Friday. The ideal candidate has around 3 years in purchase ledger or accounts payable, experience with BACS and international payments, VAT knowledge, and proficiency with ERP systems such as Jobscope, SAP or Sage 200.

Qualifications

• 3 years in purchase ledger or accounts payable in an office environment.
• Experience processing BACS and international supplier payments.
• Working knowledge of VAT.
• Experience with an integrated ERP (Jobscope preferred; SAP or Sage 200 also relevant).
• Proficient in Microsoft 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.

Responsibilities

• Check supplier invoices, match to GRNs, and obtain approvals within limits.
• Prepare outgoing supplier payments by BACS, including international payments.
• Record payments in the system (Jobscope).
• Process supplier debit notes for rejected/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.
• Maintain records of invoices, payments and approvals.
• Handle queries from internal stakeholders and suppliers.
• Support auditors as required.
• Follow ethics and conduct standards.
• Carry out other related finance tasks as directed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Communication

Excel

Word

Education

GCSE Maths and English (C/4 or above)

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