Purchase Ledger Clerk

PEARSON WHIFFIN RECRUITMENT LTD; Chatham; On-site; GBP 13,776 - 19,286; Full time

Job summary

PEARSON WHIFFIN RECRUITMENT LTD is seeking a Purchase Ledger Assistant in the Maidstone area for a temporary period to support accounts payable. You will manage the purchase ledger, process invoices and payments, and reconcile supplier statements, ensuring accuracy and timely payments.

The role requires some Purchase Ledger experience, strong attention to detail, and intermediate Excel skills. Office-based with a potential hybrid option after training.

Qualifications

• Some experience with Purchase Ledger processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise.
• Intermediate Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the purchase ledger and ensure prompt supplier payments.
• Accurately process invoices, purchase orders, and payments on time.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies quickly.
• Prepare supplier payments and customer refunds.

Skills

Purchase ledger

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Tools

Excel

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join our client's industry-leading organisation based in the Maidstone area on a temporary basis. This role will play a key part in ensuring the smooth running of their accounts payable processes, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting the wider finance function.

Duties will include:

• Maintain the purchase ledger and ensure prompt supplier payments
• Accurately process invoices, purchase orders, and payments on time
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies quickly
• Prepare supplier payments and customer refunds
• Manage shared inboxes, responding to invoices and queries promptly

The successful candidate will have:

• Some experience/ knowledge around the Purchase Ledger process
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise
• Intermediate Excel skills

My client is looking for someone who is a available to start at short notice.

This is a fully office based role however, after training a hybrid option may be available.