Purchase Ledger

Reed; Hutton; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rate

Flexible hybrid working model

Opportunities for process improvement

Job summary

Reed is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk for a hybrid role on a 3-month temporary basis. The position offers hybrid working with office presence on Mondays and Tuesdays and remote rest of week, paying circa £15 per hour.

Based in the Rainham/Brentwood area, the role focuses on accurate processing of purchase ledger invoices, timely payment runs, and reconciliation of supplier statements in a busy environment, with opportunities to improve processes.

Qualifications

• Studying towards an accountancy accreditation.
• IT skills - Intermediate Excel, SUN, INFOR.
• Proven experience of working to demanding deadlines.
• Experience of working within a purchase ledger department.
• Must be able to work flexibly, as determined by business requirements.
• Ability to work under pressure or in a busy environment and adapt to changing demands.
• At least an intermediate understanding of Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all processes and procedures are correctly followed in the processing of all invoices.
• Complete tasks in accordance with the work and task planner.
• Ensure all payment runs are available for review at agreed times.
• Ensure all payments are properly authorised and queried items are not paid until resolved.
• Conduct supplier statement reconciliations as per the agreed schedule.
• Provide ad-hoc management information and reports upon request.
• Constantly look for ways to improve the processes.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Deadline-driven

Adaptable

Purchase ledger experience

Education

Accountancy accreditation in progress

Tools

SUN

INFOR

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Purchase Ledger Clerk - Hybrid Working - 3 month Temporary assignment.

• Pay: Circa £15 per hour
• Location: Initially Rainham, moving to Brentwood soon
• Job Type: Hybrid (Office-based on Mondays and Tuesdays, remote for the remainder of the week)

We are seeking a dedicated Purchase Ledger Clerk responsible for the accurate and timely processing of all purchase ledger invoices. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, efficient, and looking for a dynamic work environment.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Ensure all processes and procedures are correctly followed in the processing of all invoices.
• Complete tasks in accordance with the work and task planner.
• Ensure all payment runs are available for review at agreed times.
• Ensure all payments are properly authorised and queried items are not paid until resolved.
• Conduct supplier statement reconciliations as per the agreed schedule.
• Provide ad-hoc management information and reports upon request.
• Constantly look for ways to improve the processes.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Studying towards an accountancy accreditation.
• IT skills - Intermediate Excel, SUN, INFOR.
• Proven experience of working to demanding deadlines.
• Experience of working within a purchase ledger department.
• Must be able to work flexibly, as determined by business requirements.
• Ability to work under pressure or in a busy environment and adapt to changing demands.
• At least an intermediate understanding of Microsoft Excel.

Benefits:

• Competitive pay rate.
• Flexible hybrid working model.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with potential for process improvement.