Purchase Ledger Clerk

New Appointments Group; Thanet District; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

New Appointments Group in Thanet is seeking a Temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk to support a busy Finance Team during a 4-month ERP transformation project. The role is 20 hours per week, with duties including processing high volumes of supplier invoices and reconciling statements.

Prior experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role in a manufacturing or production setting is preferred. The successful candidate will work closely with suppliers and internal teams to ensure accurate

Qualifications

• Experience in Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable.
• Manufacturing or production environment experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of PO 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 items.

Skills

Purchase Ledger

Accounts Payable

Invoice processing

Attention to detail

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.

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.