Purchase Ledger Clerk- Ongoing Temp Role

Office Angels; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Office Angels is recruiting a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a busy finance team on the outskirts of Basingstoke. This ongoing temporary role offers an immediate start, with £16.00-£18.00 per hour and requires own transport due to location.

Candidates should have prior Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable experience, strong attention to detail, and good Excel skills. Driving licence and own transport are essential, as public transport is limited.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable position.
• Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Good knowledge of accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage a busy workload and meet deadlines.
• Full UK driving licence and own transport essential.

Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently
• Matching, batching and coding invoices
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving any discrepancies
• Managing supplier queries via phone and email
• Preparing payment runs
• Setting up new supplier accounts and maintaining supplier records
• Assisting with month-end processes as required
• Allocating payments and credit notes
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties

Skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Full UK driving licence

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Purchase Ledger Clerk (Ongoing Temporary Assignment)

Outskirts of Basingstoke

£16.00 - £18.00 per hour

Full Time, Ongoing Temporary Assignment

Own transport essential due to location

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a busy and friendly finance team based on the outskirts of Basingstoke. This is an ongoing temporary position offering an immediate start and the opportunity to work within a well-established organisation.

Due to the location of the office, candidates must be a car driver with access to their own vehicle as public transport links are limited.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently
• Matching, batching and coding invoices
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving any discrepancies
• Managing supplier queries via phone and email
• Preparing payment runs
• Setting up new supplier accounts and maintaining supplier records
• Assisting with month-end processes as required
• Allocating payments and credit notes
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties

About You

• Previous experience within a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable position
• Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
• Good knowledge of accounting systems and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to manage a busy workload and meet deadlines
• Available to start at short notice or immediately
• Full UK driving licence and own transport essential

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