Purchase Ledger Clerk

Confidential; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk for a 2-month temporary role in Ipswich. The role focuses on high-volume invoice processing within a busy accounts payable environment, with immediate start preferred.

You will be accurate, efficient and confident using accounting software, able to hit deadlines and support the wider finance team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a busy purchase ledger or accounts payable role.
• Proven experience processing high volumes of invoices is essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Confident using accounting software.
• A proactive, flexible approach with the ability to hit the ground running.

Responsibilities

• Processing a high volume of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently
• Gaining authorisation of invoices promptly
• Reconciling supplier statements
• Managing key suppliers
• Investigating and resolving invoice discrepancies
• Maintaining accurate purchase ledger records
• Supporting the wider finance team with general accounts payable duties

Skills

High-volume invoice processing

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Meet deadlines

Proactive, flexible approach

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Are you an immediately available Purchase Ledger Clerk or Accounts professional looking for temporary work that will see you through to the new year?

We are looking for an organised Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a busy finance team for one of our key clients based in Ipswich.

This role will focus primarily on high-volume invoice processing, so we are seeking someone who is accurate, efficient and confident working in a fast-paced accounts payable environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing a high volume of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently
• Gaining authorisation of invoices promptly
• Reconciling supplier statements
• Managing key suppliers
• Investigating and resolving invoice discrepancies
• Maintaining accurate purchase ledger records
• Supporting the wider finance team with general accounts payable duties

About You

• Previous experience in a busy purchase ledger or accounts payable role
• Proven experience processing high volumes of invoices is essential
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines
• Confident using accounting software
• A proactive, flexible approach with the ability to hit the ground running

What’s on Offer?

• 2-month temporary assignment
• Opportunity to join a friendly and supportive finance team
• Varied role within a busy finance environment
• Immediate start preferred