Purchase Ledger Clerk

Prime Appointments; Essex; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk for a 3-month temporary contract in Harlow, Essex. The role entails managing the purchase ledger, processing invoices, and assisting with bank reconciliations. Candidates should have experience in Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable, be detail-oriented, and proficient in Microsoft Office applications. The position is full-time and office-based, with working hours from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Benefits

Free parking on-site

Qualifications

• Experience in Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the purchase ledger across group entities.
• Process and code invoices accurately.
• Complete weekly supplier and employee BACS runs.
• Manage expenses and company credit cards.
• Complete bank reconciliations.
• Assist with accruals, prepayments, and journal entries.
• Support wider finance and operations teams.

Skills

Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable position

Strong organisational and time management skills

High attention to detail and accuracy

Confident communicator and team player

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word

Experience using Access Dimensions

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Access Dimensions

Job description

Overview

Purchase Ledger Clerk - Harlow, Essex (3-Month Temporary Cover)

A client of ours in the Harlow area is recruiting a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their finance team on a 3-month temporary contract to start ASAP. This is a full-time office-based role, working Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm, with free parking available on-site.

Responsibilities

• Managing the purchase ledger across group entities, including approvals, payments, and reconciliations
• Processing and coding invoices accurately and efficiently
• Completing weekly supplier and employee BACS runs
• Managing expenses and company credit cards, including chasing receipts
• Completing bank reconciliations and supporting month-end close
• Assisting with accruals, prepayments, and journal entries
• Supporting the wider finance and operations teams with ad hoc tasks

Skills and qualifications

• Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable position
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident communicator and team player
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Experience using Access Dimensions is desirable but not essential

If you feel you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered for this Purchase Ledger Clerk position, please apply with your CV and Laura will be in touch.