Purchase Ledger Clerk

New Appointments Group Ltd; Thanet District; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

New Appointments Group Ltd is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk to support a busy finance team on a 4-month temporary contract in Thanet. The role is 20 hours per week, focusing on supplier invoices, PO matching, and month-end assistance during an ERP transformation.

You will work in a manufacturing environment with a strong emphasis on accuracy, data integrity, and compliance with financial procedures. Ideal candidates have proven AP/PL experience and excellent attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Purchase Ledger

Accounts Payable

ERP systems

PO processing

Goods Received

Invoice matching

Supplier queries

Data accuracy

Job description

Salary: Competitive, depending on experience

Location: Thanet

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.

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.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment in line with the Equality Act 2010. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. New Appointments Group acts as an Employment Agency for permanent roles and as an Employment Business for temporary roles.

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