Purchase Ledger Clerk/Admin Officer

Brook Street; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their team in Bristol. This role involves providing essential administrative support within the Public Sector, specifically for the Vehicle Certification Agency. You'll be responsible for managing Purchase Orders, overseeing financial processes, and liaising with suppliers. The position offers a competitive hourly rate, paid holidays, and the opportunity to work both in the office and remotely. If you're passionate about supporting people and have a strong background in administration, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Pension scheme

Parking available on site

Good public transport links

Qualifications

• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel and Teams.
• Experience in an accounts admin environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support and manage Purchase Orders.
• Liaise with suppliers and oversee administrative procedures.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Proficient in MS Office packages

Experience in accounts admin environment

Can-do attitude

Ability to adapt and prioritize

Tools

MS Excel

MS Teams

Job description

Up to £13.04 per hour + Paid holidays and pension scheme

Looking for a new role? How about an admin role within the Public Sector?

We are recruiting for a temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk for the Vehicle Certification Agency, VCA, starting as soon as you are compliant, through to the end of March 2026, with the potential to be extended.

The VCA are the designated UK Type Approval Authority for automotive products and also a designated Technical Service for type approval testing in the United Nations (UN) scheme. Helping to drive a safer, more environmentally friendly future.

An excellent package is offered, including:

• £13.04 per hour pay rate
• Starting as soon as you have passed clearance checks until the end of March 2026, with the potential for it to be extended
• Accrual of up to 33 days paid annual leave pro rata available (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Working 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9 to 5.
• This role is based in Bristol; working 3 days in the office, one must be a Tuesday, and 2 from home
• Parking available on site
• Good public transport links

Key Responsibilities:

• General administrative support.
• Following set procedures and exercising some independent judgment in carrying out instructions, under general supervision.
• Overseeing administrative procedures and processes.
• Clearing and monitoring finance mailbox.
• Acting as an administrative liaison with internal and/or external sources.
• Managing Purchase Orders.
• Updating exchange rates in SUN/V1.
• Posting manual and foreign payment journals.
• Setting up new supplier accounts.
• Preparing some routine correspondence.
• Liaising with suppliers.

What are we looking for?

• Good written and verbal communication skills, working effectively with team members and external contractors/suppliers.
• A can-do attitude and a real passion for supporting people.
• You will be a confident IT user, proficient in MS Office packages, particularly Excel and Teams.
• Able to adapt and prioritise as workload changes.
• Experience in accounts admin environment.

Candidates applying must be able to pass a clear Basic DBS check and provide proof of Right to Work in the UK.

Please apply online with your current CV in WORD format. Due to the high number of applications we receive it may not be possible to respond to all applications.