About this role
This is a temporary Accounts Payable Clerk role based in Nottingham, working office-based five days per week, Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm on a 35-hour week with a one-hour lunch break. The assignment is initially for six months, with room for review later. Paying £14.29 per hour, the position sits within a team of five in an open-plan office. You will manage a designated section of the purchase ledger, processing and maintaining purchase ledger transactions accurately and efficiently, matching purchase invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes, managing supplier accounts, resolving invoice queries and completing monthly statement reconciliations.
Job Description
Purchase Ledger Clerk (6-Month Assignment)
Rate: £14.29ph
Location: Office-based (5 days per week)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm (35-hour week with 1-hour lunch break)
Duration: 6 months (initially)
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a busy finance team on a 6-month basis, with room for review later down the line. This role has become available due to a recent departure within the team and offers the chance to join a supportive and collaborative accounts function.
Working within a team of five in an open-plan office environment, you will be responsible for managing a designated section of the purchase ledger.
Key Responsibilities:
- Processing and maintaining purchase ledger transactions accurately and efficiently
- Matching purchase invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes
- Managing supplier accounts and resolving invoice queries
- Completing monthly statement reconciliations
- Liaising with suppliers and internal departments to ensure timely resolution of discrepancies
- Supporting the wider finance team with purchase ledger-related duties as required
About You:
- Previous experience working within a purchase ledger or accounts payable role
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage a high-volume workload in a fast-paced environment
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Experience using finance systems (ERP/accounting software) would be advantageous
The Team & Environment:
- Friendly and supportive finance team
- Diverse workforce with a broad range of experience
- High-volume purchase ledger environment, processing approximately 4,000 invoices per month across the team
This is an excellent opportunity for a purchase ledger professional looking for an immediate contract position within a stable and well-established business.