Purchase Ledger

Castle Employment Agency Ltd; Whitby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Castle Employment Agency Ltd in Whitby is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a busy finance team. This role offers flexible part-time or full-time hours and a pro rata salary of £28,000 per annum.

You will handle high-volume purchase invoices, supplier statements, and monthly reconciliations. We are looking for candidates with solid accounts payable experience, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in Excel and accounting software.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable.
• Confident processing a high volume of invoices.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Comfortable using accounting systems and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Processing a high volume of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Matching, batching and coding invoices.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies.
• Preparing and processing supplier payments.
• Setting up new supplier accounts and maintaining accurate records.
• Dealing with supplier queries via telephone and email.
• Supporting with month-end processes and reconciliations.
• Working closely with the wider finance team.

Skills

Accounts payable

Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Purchase Ledger Clerk

Whitby | £28,000 per annum | Flexible part-time or full-time hours

Are you an experienced Purchase Ledger professional looking for your next opportunity in a busy finance team?

We are recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a well-established business based in Whitby. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong accounts payable experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and taking ownership of their workload.

Flexible working hours are available, with both part-time and full-time options considered.

The role will include:

• Processing a high volume of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently
• Matching, batching and coding invoices
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving any discrepancies
• Preparing and processing supplier payments
• Setting up new supplier accounts and maintaining accurate records
• Dealing with supplier queries via telephone and email
• Supporting with month-end processes and reconciliations
• Working closely with the wider finance team

About you:

• Previous experience working in Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable
• Confident processing a high volume of invoices
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Comfortable using accounting systems and Excel
• Able to manage your own workload and work to deadlines
• A positive and proactive approach to work

Salary: £28,000 per annum, pro rata for part-time hours.