Purchase Ledger Clerk

CMA Recruitment Group; Sheet; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Government pension scheme

Friendly, welcoming team

Job summary

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.

You will manage end-to-end purchase ledger tasks in GBP, maintain supplier records, and support month-end processes while building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial finance environment, preferably 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.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end purchase ledger in GBP: process invoices, matching and coding, reconcile statements, and prepare payments.
• Build relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers; resolve queries promptly.
• Support supplier onboarding, invoice management and resolve account discrepancies to enable project finance.
• Contribute to month-end procedures, including reconciliations and ledger closing activities.

Skills

Commercial finance experience

MS Excel proficiency

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Required skills & experience

• 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.

Benefits

• 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.