Purchase Ledger Clerk

This is a temporary one-to-two-month contract for a Purchase Ledger Clerk based at the Talbot Green head office in Beddau, working office-based hours of 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm with an early 4pm finish on Fridays, at £12.80 per hour. The role supports the smooth running of purchase ledger operations, processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently, reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies, managing purchase orders and supplier records, and preparing supplier payment runs. You will also handle supplier and invoice queries, process employee expenses and company credit card transactions, assist with VAT schedules and month-end activities, and manage the Accounts Payable inbox.

Purchase Ledger Officer (Temporary 1-2 Month Contract)

Talbot Green Head Office (Office-Based)
-12.80 per hour
37.5 hours per week | Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm (Early 4pm finish on Fridays)

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Officer to join our client's busy finance team on a temporary basis. This is a fantastic opportunity to support the smooth running of purchase ledger operations within a growing business, ensuring supplier payments are processed accurately and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
• Manage purchase orders and supplier records
• Prepare supplier payment runs
• Handle supplier and invoice queries
• Process employee expenses and company credit card transactions
• Assist with VAT schedules and month-end activities
• Manage the Accounts Payable inbox and finance-related enquiries
• Provide general administrative support to the finance team

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable, or Finance Administration
• Strong understanding of invoice processing and supplier management
• Experience with supplier reconciliations
• Good Excel and finance systems knowledge
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

Desirable

• Experience with Sage 50 Accounts and Sage Intacct
• Payment run processing experience
• Employee expenses administration experience

Benefits

• Free onsite parking
• Early finish every Friday
• Friendly and supportive finance team environment

To apply, please submit your CV today. Immediate start available.

Brook Street NMR is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.