Purchase Ledger Clerk

Distinct; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local finance organization in Derby is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Administrator for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role provides an opportunity to join a close-knit finance team, focusing on end-to-end accounts payable processing and collaborating with both internal stakeholders and suppliers. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and experienced in a high-volume transactional environment. Competitive salary based on experience and flexible working hours included.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Accounts Payable is required.
• Confident working in a high-volume transactional environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end accounts payable processing.
• Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Matching, batching, and coding invoices.

Skills

Accounts Payable experience

High-volume transactional environment

Detail-oriented

Organized

Effective communication

Job description

Accounts Payable Administrator – 12-Month Fixed Term Contract

Location: Derby, UK | Fully Office-Based | Free Parking
Contract: 12-Month FTC (with potential annual extensions)
Hours: hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm (flexible start/end, 1-hour lunch)
Salary: £26–28k depending on experience

The Opportunity

A Derby-based finance team is seeking an Accounts Payable Administrator on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role offers immediate start and long-term temporary contract stability, with potential annual extensions.

You will join a small, close-knit finance team and report to the Accounts Payable Team Leader, with a dotted line to the Finance Director. This is a hands-on, busy role supporting transactional finance operations, with exposure to process improvements and automation.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end accounts payable processing
• Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
• Matching, batching, and coding invoices
• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Resolving invoice and payment queries
• Maintaining accurate AP records and controls
• Supporting process-driven and automated workflows
• Assisting with wider transactional finance tasks as required
• This is a busy operational role with direct interaction with suppliers and internal stakeholders, essential to maintaining smooth financial operations.
• Fully office-based in a small, open-plan finance team
• Monday to Friday, hours per week (core hours 9:00–5:30, flexible start/finish)
• Free on-site parking
• Supportive team environment with direct reporting to AP Team Leader and dotted line to Finance Director

Candidate Profile

We are looking for candidates who:

• Have previous Accounts Payable experience
• Are confident working in a high-volume transactional environment
• Are detail-oriented, organised, and reliable
• Communicate effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Are happy working on-site in a small team
• Are comfortable with temporary or fixed-term contracts
• This is ideal for someone seeking hands-on finance experience, exposure to process improvement, and long-term contract security.
• 12-month fixed-term contract, with potential for annual extensions