Purchase Ledger Clerk

Prime Appointments; Harlow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Harlow is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk for a 3-month temporary contract. The role involves managing purchase ledger tasks, processing invoices, and assisting with reconciliation. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in accounts payable and strong skills in organisation and attention to detail. This full-time position offers Monday to Friday work hours and on-site parking.

Benefits

Free parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable position.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage the purchase ledger across group entities.
• Process and code invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Complete weekly supplier and employee BACS runs.
• Manage expenses and company credit cards.
• Complete bank reconciliations and support month-end close.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Team player

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Tools

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 experience / Requirements

• 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

How to apply

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. #AccountsJobs