Purchase Ledger Clerk — Temp Role, London (High-Volume Invoices)

Build Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment service in Greater London is seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk for a temporary contract of 3 to 6 months. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring timely payments to suppliers. You will handle invoices, reconcile statements, and work within a dynamic finance team. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in accounts payable, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in accounting software and Excel. The position offers a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Confident using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Good communication skills with the ability to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately.
• Matching, batching, and coding invoices.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies.
• Assisting with payment runs and ensuring payments are made on time.
• Handling supplier queries professionally.

Skills

Previous experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role

Strong attention to detail

Excellent organisational skills

Confident using accounting software

Confident using Microsoft Excel

Good communication skills

Job description

A leading recruitment service in Greater London is seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk for a temporary contract of 3 to 6 months. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring timely payments to suppliers. You will handle invoices, reconcile statements, and work within a dynamic finance team. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in accounts payable, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in accounting software and Excel. The position offers a competitive hourly rate.