Purchase Ledger Clerk

Time Appointments are excited to be working on behalf of a fast-growing company who are seeking a dedicated and motivated Purchase Ledger Clerk to join the team on a 12-month FTC. If you have previous experience in…

Contract type Contract
Posted 22 September 2026

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Time Appointments are excited to be working on behalf of a fast-growing company who are seeking a dedicated and motivated Purchase Ledger Clerk to join the team on a 12-month FTC. If you have previous experience in finance related roles, this could be the new challenge for you!

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

* Maintaining the purchase ledger and overseeing the setup and accuracy of supplier accounts.

* Processing purchase ledger invoices and matching them against purchase orders.

* Investigating invoice queries and liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve issues promptly.

* Completing supplier statement reconciliations and reconciling purchase ledger buying groups.

* Allocating supplier payments and preparing monthly payment runs, settlement runs and weekly foreign payment runs.

* Reconciling company credit cards, petty cash, PayPal and proforma accounts, and posting transactions to the accounting system.

* Processing staff expense payments and managing supplier returns and credit note reporting.

* Providing general administrative support and completing additional ad hoc duties to meet business needs.

Skillset & Experience Required:

* Previous accounting experience, ideally within a purchase ledger or accounts payable environment.

* AAT qualification or equivalent accounts training.

* Strong numerical ability, accuracy and attention to detail, with a practical approach to problem-solving.

* Excellent organisational and administrative skills, with the ability to use initiative and manage competing priorities.

* Confident communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with suppliers and colleagues

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