Purchase Ledger

Hales Group; Biggleswade; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk in Biggleswade to assist with finance-related tasks. This role involves processing invoices, addressing purchase ledger queries, and supporting the finance team to ensure timely reporting. Candidates should exhibit strong attention to detail and intermediate skills in Excel, Word, and Outlook. The position offers benefits such as holiday pay and parking availability. Hours are 37 per week with a pay rate of GBP 14.50 to GBP 15.50 per hour based on experience.

Benefits

Parking available

Holiday pay

Transport tax relief

Qualifications

• Good attention to detail is essential for processing invoices accurately.
• Intermediate skills in Excel, Word, and Outlook are required.
• Effective communication skills for addressing queries both internally and externally.
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase ledger invoices using DBA software.
• File and scan documentation for record-keeping.
• Collaborate with colleagues and suppliers to address PO queries.
• Match stock invoices to the received PO list manually.

Skills

Attention to detail

Intermediate Excel skills

Effective communication skills

Organisational skills

Tools

DBA

Sage

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Our client in Biggleswade is seeking a temporary Purchase Ledger Assistant to join their Purchase ledger team for approx a month – possible longer.

Job Title: Purchase Ledger Clerk

Location: Biggleswade

Hours: 37 hours per week – Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5pm and Friday's finish at 4:30pm

Pay: GBP 14.50 – GBP 15.50 per hour DOE

Duration: Temporary approx. 1 month

Role Overview

The Accounts Assistant will support the Purchase Ledger functions and reporting duties within the Finance department. The primary focus is to meet reporting deadlines and ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices.

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase ledger invoices using DBA.
• File and scan documentation.
• Address PO queries by collaborating with colleagues and suppliers.
• Match stock invoices to the received PO list manually.
• Resolve management queries through general ledger analysis.
• Address purchase ledger queries.
• Complete Supplier Statement reconciliations within deadlines.
• Process stock invoices.
• Conduct credit checks for new and existing customers.
• Complete Purchase Ledger Month–End Closure on time.
• Assist other finance team members with ad hoc requests.

Requirements

• Good attention to detail (Essential)
• Intermediate skills in Excel, Word, and Outlook (Essential)
• Effective communication skills (Essential)
• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills (Essential)
• Sage experience (Desirable)

Benefits

• Parking available
• Holiday pay
• Transport tax relief