Purchase Ledger Clerk

Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Purchase Ledger Clerk in Lytham St. Ives. This part-time position (20 hours per week) offers flexible working hours and involves managing invoices, payments, and supplier records. Ideal candidates will be organised, detail-focused, and proficient in Microsoft Office and Sage software. Join a collaborative team that values work-life balance.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience in purchase ledger or accounts payable is required.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy is essential.
• Ability to work collaboratively and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Log, maintain, reconcile, and file invoices.
• Match and code invoices accurately.
• Process payments and obtain authorisations.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries.
• Liaise professionally with suppliers.
• Maintain accurate supplier records and set up new accounts.
• Assist with monthly reports and queries for accountants.
• Support cash management and bank reconciliation.

Skills

Organised

Detail-oriented

Experienced in purchase ledger

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Experienced with Sage software

Strong communicator

Tools

Microsoft Office

Sage software

Job description

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Location:Lytham St. Ives

Salary:£12.50 per hour

Hours: 20 hours per week (flexible scheduling available)

Contract Type: Part-time

Are you an organised, detail-driven professional with experience in accounts payable? Our client is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their finance team on a part-time basis. With flexible working hours and a collaborative environment, this role offers the perfect balance between professional growth and personal flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

As a key member of the finance team, you'll be responsible for:

• Logging, maintaining, reconciling, and filing invoices
• Matching and coding invoices accurately
• Processing payments and obtaining authorisations
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries
• Liaising professionally with suppliers
• Maintaining accurate supplier records and setting up new accounts
• Assisting with monthly reports and queries for company accountants
• Supporting cash management and bank reconciliation
• Generating company reports as required

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is:

• Organised, efficient, and reliable
• Accurate with strong attention to detail
• Experienced in purchase ledger or accounts payable
• Confident using Microsoft Office and Sage software
• Knowledgeable in basic bookkeeping and allocation between Capital and Revenue items
• A strong communicator with a professional telephone manner
• A team player who meets deadlines and contributes positively

Flexible Working That Works for You

Our client values work-life balance and offers flexible working arrangements. You'll have the freedom to choose whenyou complete your 20 hours each week, in consultation with the team.