Purchase Ledger Clerk (Part-Time)
4Recruitment Services Ltd
Location: Brentwood, Essex (hybrid/home based after training)
Hours: Approx. 16 - 20 hours per week, flexible working arrangement
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
About Us
4Recruitment Services is an established specialist recruitment agency, supplying staff across the public sector including housing, social care, facilities, trades and alternative provision. We are looking for a diligent, detail-focused Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our finance team on a part-time basis.
Role Overview
The Purchase Ledger Clerk will support the finance function by managing the purchase ledger process, ensuring supplier invoices and payments are processed accurately and on time. This is a flexible part-time role, ideal for someone looking to balance work with other commitments while contributing to a busy, fast-paced finance team.
Key Responsibilities
Processing supplier invoices and matching to purchase orders/delivery notes
Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries promptly
Preparing payment runs and processing BACS payments
Maintaining accurate purchase ledger records
Liaising with suppliers and internal departments to resolve invoice discrepancies
Assisting with month-end reconciliations and reporting
Filing and maintaining finance records in line with company procedures
Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc administrative tasks
Previous experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Good working knowledge of Excel and accounting/finance software
Excellent communication and organisational skills
Ability to work independently and manage own workload
Experience in a recruitment or agency environment is desirable but not essential
Flexible part-time working pattern (approx. 20 hrs/week)
Supportive, friendly team environment
Office based in Brentwood or home based
To find out more information please contact Abbie at
Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency
