Purchase Ledger Clerk

New Appointments Group; Broadstairs; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

New Appointments Group is seeking a Temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk to join the busy Finance Team on a 4-month contract in Thanet. Working 20 hours per week, the salary is competitive and based on experience.

You will process high volumes of supplier invoices, match them to purchase orders and goods received notes, and resolve invoice discrepancies with suppliers. Experience in manufacturing or production environments and strong attention to detail are essential as you support month-end

Qualifications

• Experience in Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable roles.
• Experience in manufacturing/production environments.
• Strong understanding of PO processing and goods received procedures.
• Experience processing high volumes of invoices.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Match invoices against purchase orders and goods received records.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies with suppliers and internal departments.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve outstanding queries.
• Investigate and clear GRNI (Goods Received Not Invoiced) items.
• Maintain accurate supplier records and master data.
• Process supplier credit notes and employee expense claims as required.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding payments and account queries.
• Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems.
• Ensure all transactions comply with company financial procedures and controls.
• Provide support with month-end activities where required.

Skills

Purchase Ledger

Accounts Payable

Invoice processing

Attention to detail

Job description

Temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk

Hours: 20 hours per week
Salary: Competitive, depending on experience
Location: Thanet

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a busy Finance Team on a temporary 4-month contract. Working 20 hours per week, this role will provide additional support to the finance function during a company-wide ERP transformation project.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous purchase ledger or accounts payable experience, ideally within a manufacturing or production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Match invoices against purchase orders and goods received records.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies with suppliers and internal departments.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve outstanding queries.
• Investigate and clear GRNI (Goods Received Not Invoiced) items.
• Maintain accurate supplier records and master data.
• Process supplier credit notes and employee expense claims as required.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding payments and account queries.
• Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems.
• Ensure all transactions comply with company financial procedures and controls.
• Provide support with month-end activities where required.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong understanding of purchase order processing and goods received procedures.
• Experience processing high volumes of invoices.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.