Purchase Ledger Clerk

CMA Recruitment Group; Sheet; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Government pension scheme

Friendly team

Job summary

CMA Recruitment Group in Petersfield is seeking a temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk to support the finance team through a transition period of 8-12 weeks. The role covers end-to-end purchase ledger tasks in GBP, with a 9am-5pm office-based schedule.

Key duties include processing invoices, matching and coding, supplier statement reconciliations and preparing payments, along with supplier onboarding and month-end activities. Strong communication and attention to detail are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial finance environment, preferably in construction or related sectors.
• Strong MS Excel proficiency and numerical accuracy.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Proactive, detail-oriented and flexible with problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, match and code invoices, reconcile supplier statements and prepare payments.
• Support end-to-end purchase ledger activities and maintain supplier records.
• Assist with supplier onboarding, invoice management and resolving account discrepancies.
• Contribute to month-end procedures including reconciliations and ledger closing.

Skills

MS Excel

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Tools

Sage 200

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

CMA complies with all relevant UK legislation and doesn't discriminate on any protected characteristics.