Purchase Ledger Clerk

New Appointments Group; Tankerton; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

New Appointments Group is seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a busy Finance Team on a temporary 4-month contract in Thanet. The role is 20 hours per week and supports the finance function during a company-wide ERP transformation project.

The ideal candidate will have solid purchase ledger or accounts payable experience, preferably within a manufacturing or production environment, and will handle high volumes of supplier invoices with attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role.
• Experience in manufacturing/production environment preferred.
• Strong understanding of PO processing and GRN/GRNI procedures.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Match invoices against purchase orders and goods received records.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies with suppliers and internal departments.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve outstanding queries.
• Investigate and clear GRNI items.
• Maintain accurate supplier records and master data.
• Process supplier credit notes and employee expense claims as required.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding payments and account queries.
• Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems.
• Ensure compliance with financial procedures and controls.
• Provide support with month-end activities where required.

Skills

Purchase ledger

Accounts payable

ERP experience

Manufacturing industry

Detail oriented

Job description

Temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk

Hours: 20 hours per week

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Location: Thanet

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a busy Finance Team on a temporary 4-month contract. Working 20 hours per week, this role will provide additional support to the finance function during a company-wide ERP transformation project.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous purchase ledger or accounts payable experience, ideally within a manufacturing or production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Match invoices against purchase orders and goods received records.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies with suppliers and internal departments.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve outstanding queries.
• Investigate and clear GRNI (Goods Received Not Invoiced) items.
• Maintain accurate supplier records and master data.
• Process supplier credit notes and employee expense claims as required.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding payments and account queries.
• Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems.
• Ensure all transactions comply with company financial procedures and controls.
• Provide support with month-end activities where required.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong understanding of purchase order processing and goods received procedures.
• Experience processing high volumes of invoices.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.