Purchase Ledger Specialist (Temp) – A/P, Gloucester

Reed; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Reed is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk (Purchase Ledger Assistant) in Gloucester to join a busy finance team. The role is office-based, with options for full-time or part-time hours, and a temporary contract running until around Christmas.

The position offers exposure to a high-volume accounts environment and potential to make an immediate impact. Responsibilities include processing supplier invoices, PO matching, VAT checks, reconciliations, and liaising with suppliers.

Qualifications

• Proven Purchase Ledger experience
• Experience with high-volume invoice processing
• Confidence with statement reconciliations
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to quickly adapt to new systems and processes

Responsibilities

• Process a large volume of supplier invoices
• Match invoices against purchase orders
• Perform nominal coding and VAT checks
• Conduct supplier statement reconciliations
• Investigate and resolve invoice queries
• Assist with payment run preparation
• Liaise with suppliers and internal departments

Skills

Attention to detail

Independence

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Purchase Ledger experience

Job description

Reed is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk (Purchase Ledger Assistant) in Gloucester to join a busy finance team. The role is office-based, with options for full-time or part-time hours, and a temporary contract running until around Christmas.

The position offers exposure to a high-volume accounts environment and potential to make an immediate impact. Responsibilities include processing supplier invoices, PO matching, VAT checks, reconciliations, and liaising with suppliers.