Temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk

Castle Employment Group; Sherburn in Elmet; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly finance team

Job summary

Castle Employment Group is seeking a temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk in Sherburn in Elmet to support the finance team until Christmas. You will process invoices, reconcile supplier statements, and ensure accurate recording of supplier accounts, working closely with the Management Accountant.

This role is ideal for someone with prior purchase ledger experience, meticulous attention to detail, and the ability to manage workload to meet deadlines in a busy manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role.
• Knowledge of VAT checks and supplier statement reconciliations.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
• Ability to manage workload independently and meet deadlines.
• Experience using financial systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices accurately, checking VAT and ensuring transactions are recorded correctly.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Bank cheques and cash handling, ensuring proper allocation.
• Input financial information into internal systems and maintain accurate bank records.
• Provide general administrative support to the finance team.

Skills

Purchase ledger experience

Invoice processing

VAT checks

Supplier statement reconciliations

Attention to detail

Data entry

Workload management

Independent work

Finance systems

Job description

Temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk

Location: Sherburn In Elmet

Pay Rate: £14.00 per hour

Job Type: Temporary

Castle Employment Group is working with a respected manufacturer to recruit a Temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk to support its finance team until Xmas.

This is a great opportunity for someone with previous purchase ledger experience who enjoys working accurately, keeping financial records up to date and supporting the smooth running of a busy finance function.

Working closely with the Management Accountant and wider team, you will play an important role in maintaining accurate supplier accounts and ensuring financial transactions are processed efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices accurately, checking VAT and ensuring transactions are correctly recorded.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate any discrepancies.
• Bank cheques and cash, ensuring transactions are allocated correctly.
• Input financial information into internal systems and maintain accurate, up-to-date bank records.
• Provide general administrative support to the finance team as required.

About You

• Previous experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role.
• Good knowledge of invoice processing, VAT checks and supplier statement reconciliations.
• Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to your work.
• The ability to manage your workload independently and meet deadlines.
• Confidence using financial systems and carrying out accurate data entry.
• Experience working within food manufacturing/manufacturing would be advantageous.

What’s on Offer?

• An hourly rate of £14.00
• A temporary opportunity within a friendly and supportive finance team.
• The chance to put your purchase ledger skills to good use in a respected organisation.