Purchase Ledger Clerk

CMA Recruitment Group; Petersfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday incl. BH

Government pension scheme

Friendly team

Office-based role

Job summary

CMA Recruitment Group is working with a well-established business in Petersfield to recruit a temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk for an initial 8–12 weeks. Based in the office, you will manage the end-to-end purchase ledger, process supplier invoices and ensure timely payments.

Candidates should have strong MS Excel skills, experience with supplier invoicing and reconciliations, and excellent communication to liaise with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

Qualifications

• Experience within a commercial finance environment, preferably within construction or related sectors.
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel; familiarity with Sage 200 or CIS would be advantageous.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build positive stakeholder relationships.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and flexible with problem-solving capabilities, committed to delivering quality work and professional service.

Responsibilities

• Managing end-to-end purchase ledger tasks in GBP, including processing supplier invoices and coding.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries to ensure accurate payments.
• Assisting with supplier onboarding and maintaining supplier records.
• Contributing to month-end procedures, reconciliations, and ledger closing activities.

Skills

MS Excel

Sage 200

Finance experience

Stakeholder relationships

Tools

CIS

Job description

CMA Recruitment Group is working with a highly successful, well-established business, based in Petersfield. A temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk is required to support the team through a period of transition, likely for the next 8 - 12 weeks.

Managing the end-to-end purchase ledger function in GBP, including processing supplier invoices, matching and coding invoices, reconciling supplier statements, resolving queries and preparing payments. Excellent communication skills are essential, as the role involves building strong relationships with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers, ensuring queries are dealt with promptly and professionally.

What will the temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk role involve?

• Supporting the finance team in maintaining accurate supplier records and processing purchase transactions while promoting efficiency and compliance
• Assisting with supplier onboarding, invoice management, and resolving account discrepancies to ensure seamless project financing
• Contributing to month-end procedures, including reconciliations and ledger closing activities, to support diligent financial reporting
• Upholding health, safety, and environmental standards and embodying the company's values through professional conduct and teamwork

Suitable Candidate for the temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk vacancy:

• Demonstrable experience within a commercial finance environment, preferably within construction or related sectors
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel; familiarity with Sage 200 or CIS would be advantageous
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to build positive stakeholder relationships
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and flexible with problem-solving capabilities, committed to delivering quality work and professional service

Additional benefits and information for the role of temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk:

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Government pension scheme
• Friendly, welcoming team
• Full time role, based in the office, working hours 9am - 5pm

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