Purchase Ledger Clerk

Location: Allterton Bywater

Pay: £20ph

Hours: Monday to Friday (Apply online only)

Contract Type: 3 Month temporary contract

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and organised Accounts Payable Assistant to support our Finance team in the effective management of the Purchase Ledger. This role is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and experience working with ERP systems. You'll play a key part in ensuring accurate invoice processing, supplier reconciliation, and supporting key month-end activities.

Key Responsibilities

Processing all material and non-material purchase ledger invoices
Completing supplier reconciliations and resolving any discrepancies
Proactively following up with suppliers after payment of pro forma invoices
Handling supplier queries in a professional and timely manner
Creating payment lists for the full purchase ledger
Assisting with month-end journal creation in line with deadlines
Supporting monthly GRNI (Goods Received Not Invoiced) monitoring and reconciliation
Providing occasional cover for Finance department phone lines
Liaising with other internal departments when required

About You

We're looking for someone who can hit the ground running and work well both independently and as part of a team. You will have:

Experience using an ERP system for purchase ledger tasks
Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
The ability to manage your own workload and meet tight deadlines
Clear and confident communication skills, both verbal and written
A collaborative approach when working with Finance and non-Finance colleagues

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