Purchase Ledger

SF Partners; Painswick; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

SF Partners is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk/Accounts Assistant on a six‑month contract based in Gloucestershire GL56. The role runs five days a week with a weekly option to work from home after successful training, ensuring invoices, payments and reconciliations flow smoothly.

You will handle high volumes of invoices, code them to accounts, perform supplier reconciliations and support payment runs using Excel and common accounting systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Good communication with suppliers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of purchase invoices accurately.
• Match, batch, and code invoices to the correct accounts.
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage supplier queries in a timely and professional manner.
• Prepare and assist with weekly/monthly payment runs.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records.
• Use Excel to analyse data, track invoices, and support reporting.
• Identify process improvements and increase efficiency within AP.

Skills

Excel

Analytical

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Sage

Xero

Accounting software

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