Purchase Ledger

SF Partners; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

SF Partners is seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk/Accounts Assistant for a 6-month contract in Gloucestershire GL56. The role involves invoicing, payments and reconciliations to ensure smooth financial processes. Training period precedes a hybrid work option with one day remote per week.

The successful candidate will handle high volumes, Excel analysis, and supplier communications, supporting accurate financial records and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger roles.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of purchase invoices with accuracy.
• Match, batch, and code invoices to accounts.
• Prepare supplier statements and reconcile discrepancies.
• Assist with weekly/monthly payment runs.
• Maintain up-to-date financial records using Excel.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Purchase Ledger

Excel proficiency

Data analysis

Tools

Sage

Xero

Job description

Purchase ledger clerk/Accounts Assistant required for a 6 month contract to take charge of invoicing, payments and reconciliations ensuring the smooth flow of financial transactions across the business.

The role is based in Gloucestershire GL56 for 5 days a week with the option to work from home once a week after a successful training period.

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk with strong Excel skills to support the efficient running of the purchase ledger function. The ideal candidate will be highly analytical, detail-focused, and confident handling large datasets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing high volumes of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently
• Matching, batching, and coding invoices to the correct accounts
• Performing supplier statement reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
• Managing supplier queries in a timely and professional manner
• Preparing and assisting with weekly/monthly payment runs
• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records
• Using Excel to analyse data, track invoices, and support reporting
• Identifying process improvements and increasing efficiency within AP

Excel & Technical Requirements:

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including:

• Pivot tables
• VLOOKUP / XLOOKUP
• Data filtering and sorting
• Basic formulas (SUMIF, COUNTIF, etc.)
• Experience working with accounting systems (e.g., Sage, Xero, or similar)
• Ability to manage and reconcile large volumes of data

Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Good communication skills for liaising with suppliers and internal teams
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines