Purchase Ledger Clerk - Temporary

Pertemps; Hythe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their finance department in Meriden. The successful candidate will process invoices, manage supplier queries, and support month-end procedures. Ideal candidates should have at least 1-2 years of experience in a finance role and be proficient in Excel, with a salary of £13-£14 per hour plus benefits.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays (pro rata)

Free onsite parking

NEST pension

Modern office facilities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 1–2 years’ experience in a Purchase Ledger or similar finance role.
• Experience using finance or accounting systems.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of purchase invoices accurately.
• Matching, batching and coding invoices.
• Reconciling supplier statements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Tools

Sage

SAP

Oracle

Job description

A Temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk is sought to join the finance department of an award-winning, national recruitment agency group based in Meriden.

This is a temporary, full-time position until the end of September 2025.

The Role:
As a Purchase Ledger Clerk, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Processing high volumes of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently
• Matching, batching and coding invoices
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies.
• Dealing with supplier queries in a professional and timely manner
• Assisting with month-end procedures and payment runs.
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad-hoc administrative duties

The successful Purchase Ledger Clerk should have:

• Minimum 1–2 years’ experience in a Purchase Ledger or similar finance role
• Experience using finance or accounting systems, e.g. Sage, SAP, Oracle, or similar
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (basic formulas, sorting/filtering, data entry)
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise workload
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude

Benefits:

• £13-£14 per hour
• Free onsiteparking
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays (pro rata)
• NEST pension
• Modern office facilities in a scenic location
• A supportive and welcoming team environment
• Hours of work: Monday to Thursday 9am-5.30pm, Friday 9am-5pm

Purchase Ledger Clerk – Temporary

Meriden, Coventry, West Midlands

£13-14 per hour + benefits

Accounts Payable | Finance | Accounting | Purchase Ledger Officer | Purchase Ledger Assistant