Purchase Ledger

Confidential; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Gloucestershire is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk/Accounts Assistant on a 6 month contract to manage invoicing, payments and reconciliations. The role is based in GL56 with a five-day week and an option to work from home one day per week after training.

The ideal candidate will have AP experience, strong Excel skills, and the ability to handle large datasets accurately while supporting supplier queries and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger.
• Strong Excel skills and ability to work with large datasets.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication with suppliers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices and payment runs accurately.
• Match, batch, and code invoices to accounts.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Handle supplier queries efficiently and professionally.
• Maintain up-to-date financial records using Excel.

Skills

Excel

Analytical

Attention to detail

Data entry

Communication

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