Purchase Ledger Clerk

TN United Kingdom; Scarborough; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic finance team as a Purchase Ledger Clerk on a fixed-term contract in a thriving business near Scarborough. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in accounts payable processing and finance duties while enjoying a supportive culture and hybrid working arrangement. With a competitive salary of up to £29,000 and 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, this position is perfect for those studying towards AAT or with relevant experience. If you're ready to take on a new challenge in a collaborative environment, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

25 Days Holiday Plus Bank Holidays

Hybrid Working (2 Days from Home)

Modern Offices

Onsite Parking

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable processing and finance duties.
• Studying or AAT qualified, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Support accounts payable processing and wider finance duties.
• Process invoices, credit notes, and assist with payment runs.
• Collaborate with the team to meet departmental objectives.

Skills

Accountancy Software (Sage, QuickBooks, Xero)

MS Excel

Accounts Payable Processing

Management Accounts

Fixed Assets

VAT

Education

AAT Qualified or Equivalent Experience

Tools

Sage

QuickBooks

Xero

MS Excel

Job description

Purchase Ledger Clerk - Fixed-term Contract

A business near Scarborough is recruiting a Purchase Ledger Clerk on a fixed-term contract until December 2025. This role offers an excellent opportunity to join an established Finance Team with a great culture and benefits, including a salary up to £29,000 (dependent on experience), 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, modern offices, and hybrid working (2 days from home, 3 days in the office).

While this is not a traditional temp-to-perm role, there may be opportunities for permanent employment in the future.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting accounts payable processing and wider finance duties
• Processing invoices and credit notes, assisting with payment runs
• Daily processing of supplier invoices and payments
• Dealing with supplier queries and correspondence
• Ledger reconciliation and reporting
• Collaborating with the team to meet departmental objectives
• Performing ad hoc duties as directed by the Financial Controller

Candidate Requirements

• Experience with accountancy software such as Sage, QuickBooks, or Xero, and MS Excel
• Experience in AP processing, management accounts, fixed assets, and VAT
• Experience working in a finance team implementing new software/processes (advantageous but not essential)
• Studying or AAT qualified, or equivalent experience

This role is ideal for someone with some relevant experience or studying towards AAT. Suitable candidates may include Finance Assistants, Accounts Assistants, Assistant Accountants, Purchase Ledger Clerks, Accounts Payable Clerks, Sales Ledger Clerks, Accounts Receivable Clerks, or Finance Officers seeking a new challenge.

Based in Scarborough, the role is accessible from Bridlington, Filey, Hummanby, Whitby, Malton, Pickering, and surrounding areas, with onsite parking available.

If you're interested or want more information, please apply now.