Purchase Ledger

Venture Recruitment Partners; Gosport; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A growing UK telecommunications organization is seeking a part-time Purchase Ledger Accountant to support its finance function. This role involves accurately processing supplier invoices, assisting with payment runs, and completing bank reconciliations. The ideal candidate will have experience in purchase ledger roles, be comfortable working autonomously, and preferably possess an AAT qualification. The position offers flexible working hours, a competitive salary, and additional benefits including annual leave and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Auto-enrolment pension

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in a focused purchase ledger role.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities confidently.
• Comfortable working autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Record supplier invoices accurately within the accounting system.
• Assist with weekly supplier payment runs.
• Complete bank reconciliations.
• Support VAT return preparation.
• Provide general finance support as needed.

Skills

Purchase ledger experience

Bank reconciliations

VAT exposure

Xero familiarity

Education

AAT qualification or working towards one

Job description

Purchase Ledger (Part-Time)

Location: Lee-on-Solent, Hampshire
Working Pattern: Part-time, flexible hours (22.5 hours per week)

An established and growing UK-based telecommunications organisation is looking to appoint a Purchase Ledger Accountant to support its expanding finance function. With a strong track record and a collaborative team environment, this role offers stability, flexibility, and the chance to be part of a business on an exciting growth journey.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you ll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the purchase ledger and wider finance operations. This is a hands-on position suited to someone who enjoys working in a small but busy finance team.

Key duties will include:

• Accurately recording supplier invoices within the accounting system

• Assisting with weekly supplier payment runs

• Completing bank reconciliations

• Supporting VAT return preparation

• Providing general finance support as needed across the team

About You

This role would suit an experienced purchase ledger professional who is comfortable working autonomously and juggling multiple priorities.

You ll ideally have:

• Experience working in a purchase ledger focused role

• Exposure to bank reconciliations, VAT, and some sales ledger activity

• An AAT qualification (or working towards one) would be beneficial

• Familiarity with Xero is advantageous, though not essential

What s On Offer

• Part-time hours: 9:30am 2:30pm, Monday to Friday (including a 30-minute unpaid lunch break)

• Salary guide: £28,000 £32,000 FTE, depending on experience (pro rata for part-time)

• 21 days annual leave plus bank holidays and a discretionary Christmas closure

• Quarterly bonus scheme (OTE £1,000 per quarter, pro rata)

• Auto-enrolment pension

• On-site parking

• Flexible working arrangements

This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking part-time hours within a supportive, forward-thinking business.