Sales & Purchase Ledger Clerk

One to One personnel Limited; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A temporary staffing agency is looking for a detail-oriented Sales & Purchase Ledger Clerk in Southend-on-Sea. You will handle ledger activities, ensuring accurate records and effective credit control. The ideal candidate will need to demonstrate strong attention to detail and experience with Sage. This role is temporary for one month, paying £14.00 per hour with flexible hours.

Benefits

Weekly pay

Onsite parking

Holiday pay accrued

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar finance or ledger role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage both sales and purchase ledger activities.
• Verify sales invoices against loading lists and post entries.
• Reconcile supplier statements and request missing invoices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Sage accounting software

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Sage

Job description

Sales & Purchase Ledger Clerk – Temporary

Southend-on-Sea | £14.00 |Mon – Fri 9am – 5pm or 8am – 4pm

Role Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Sales & Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our clients finance team on a temporary basis for one month. This dual-role position involves managing both sales and purchase ledger activities, ensuring accurate financial records, timely invoicing, and effective credit control. You will play a key part in maintaining smooth financial operations and supporting the Head of Finance with day-to-day tasks.

Sales Ledger Responsibilities

• Verify sales invoices against loading lists and post entries to Sage
• Add HSBC Receivables Finance (RF) bank details to designated invoices
• Scan and email invoices to customers promptly
• Maintain organised filing of all sales documentation
• Post incoming cash from RF and file remittance advice where applicable
• Perform credit control duties, including chasing outstanding payments
• Check customer credit limits and monitor RF messages
• Set up new customer accounts, verifying registered names and company numbers
• Monitor third-party payment platforms and self-billed accounts

Purchase Ledger Responsibilities

• Maintain and update the purchase order log
• Match delivery notes with invoices and obtain managerial approval
• Post purchase invoices to Sage accurately
• Cross-check invoices against stock sheets
• File all purchase-related documentation systematically
• Reconcile supplier statements and request missing invoices as needed
• Manage CHEP pallet movements by inputting loading lists and reconciling with deliveries
• Process daily payments as required

General Duties

• Provide administrative and financial support to the Head of Finance
• Assist with ad hoc finance tasks and reporting as needed

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a similar finance or ledger role
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in Sage accounting software
• Good understanding of credit control and reconciliation processes
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

What’s in it for you?

• This is a temporary role initially for one month
• £14.00 per hour weekly pay
• 9:00am – 5:00pm (can be fairly flexible)
• Onsite parking
• Holiday pay accrued