Purchase Ledger Clerk

Robert Half Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Accounts Payable / Finance Assistant for a 6-month temporary position in Bury St Edmunds. The role involves processing up to 300 invoices weekly, working closely with internal stakeholders and external vendors. Applicants should have experience in accounts payable, strong Excel skills, and the ability to manage data accurately. This full-time role offers a pay rate of £14.00 - £16.50 per hour and includes potential work-from-home options after training.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or Finance Assistant role.
• Experience working with invoice automation or scanning tools is highly advantageous.
• Confident communicator with experience working with both internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support a semi-automated accounts payable process handling approximately 300 invoices per week.
• Process purchase invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Liaise with external vendors to resolve invoices and system-related issues.

Skills

Accounts Payable experience

Invoice processing

Strong Excel skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Invoice automation tools

Job description

Accounts Payable / Finance Assistant

Location : Bury St Edmunds

Contract : Temporary - 6 months

Pay Rate : 14.00 - £16.50 per hour + holiday pay

Hours : Monday to Friday (full days Monday-Thursday, half day Friday)

Start Date : Immediate

Robert Half is recruiting for an Accounts Payable / Finance Assistant to join a well-established organisation based in Bury St Edmunds on a 6-month temporary contract. This is a full‑time, onsite role initially, with the potential to work from home on Fridays once fully trained.

The Role

Working as part of a busy finance team, you will support a semi‑automated accounts payable function, processing a high volume of invoices and acting as a key point of contact for internal stakeholders and external vendors. This role will suit someone with strong accounts payable experience who is comfortable working in a process‑driven environment and supporting system improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting a semi‑automated accounts payable process handling approximately 300 invoices per week
• Processing purchase invoices accurately and in a timely manner
• Carrying out quality control checks on offsite invoice scanning processes to ensure data accuracy
• Liaising with external vendors to resolve invoice and system‑related issues
• Supporting system setup and configuration to optimise performance and functionality
• Producing weekly process and performance reporting, providing insights for continuous improvement
• Managing and maintaining NBI reports
• Liaising with buyers and purchasing teams to resolve invoice queries
• Providing training and ongoing support to purchasing staff as new systems and processes are embedded

Your Profile

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or Finance Assistant role
• Experience working with invoice automation or scanning tools is highly advantageous
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high volumes of data
• Confident communicator with experience working with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers
• Strong Excel skills and experience producing reports and process analytics
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast‑paced environment

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