Purchase Ledger Clerk - 15Hrs P/W (Flexible)

Zero Surplus; Epping Green; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in England is seeking a part-time Purchase Ledger Clerk for a 6-month maternity cover. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, possess finance-related qualifications, and have experience or interest in finance roles. Responsibilities include processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and assisting the finance team. This position offers flexible hours and is suitable for both experienced candidates and recent graduates.

Qualifications

• Graduate or equivalent experience in finance or accounting.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills for supplier interaction.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Proactive and capable of working independently.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices accurately.
• Reconcile supplier statements.
• Assist in month-end financial reporting.
• Address supplier queries.
• Maintain records of supplier accounts.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Team-oriented approach

Education

Graduate in Finance, Accounting, Business or related discipline

Job description

Overview

Purchase Ledger Clerk - 6 Month Mat Cover Contract
This is a part-time, 15hrs p/w (flexible), contract position for 6 months. We are currently seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a leading international brand within their finance team on a 6 month, part time maternity contract. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced purchase ledger clerk, accounts assistant or recent finance graduate looking to gain hands-on experience in a finance role.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately process purchase invoices and ensure proper coding and data entry.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist in month-end financial reporting and account reconciliations.
• Address supplier queries and maintain strong professional relationships.
• Maintain up-to-date supplier accounts and records.
• Provide general administrative support to the finance team as required.

The Ideal Candidate

• A graduate in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and a methodical approach to work.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to handle supplier queries.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• A proactive, team-oriented individual with the ability to work independently.
• Previous experience in a finance role is beneficial but not essential.

This is a great opportunity for a candidate with existing accountancy or finance experience seeking an interim position to further that understanding and exposure at an international business. Although they are also happy consider a recent graduate in finance/accountancy looking for their first full-time role.

If you can tick the majority of the above requirements, have relevant experience/qualifications and feel like you can add something to the team, then we would love to hear from you. Due to their location this role is easily commutable from locations such as Bishops Stortford, Harlow, Cheshunt, Epping, Hertford, Enfield, Braintree, Dunmow and Welwyn Garden City.

Zero Surplus is East Anglia's premier recruitment agency, based just outside Cambridge our recruiters source staff for small and international businesses across Hertfordshire, Northants, Milton Keynes, Cambridgeshire, and the East of England.

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