Purchase Ledger Clerk

Location Hythe
Salary Paying £15 - £17 per hour
Contract Temporary
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A respected business based in Hythe is looking to appoint a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join its established Finance team on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented and organised finance professional who is available at short notice. 

Working as part of the Accounts Payable team, you will be responsible for supporting the business, ensuring the accurate processing of supplier invoices, maintaining supplier accounts, and assisting with payment and banking activities.

Role and Responsibilities

• Process and accurately code supplier invoices in a high-volume environment.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate any discrepancies.
• Assist with the preparation and processing of supplier payment runs.
• Post vendor payments and allocate transactions to supplier accounts.
• Check and process credit card returns, employee expenses, and overseas banking transactions.
• Provide banking support, including cash allocations.
• Reconcile the accounts payable ledger and Goods Receipt accounts.
• Resolve supplier queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Work closely with the finance team
• Support with ad-hoc finance and administrative duties as required.

What You Will Need

• Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable, or similar finance role.
• Experience working within a high-volume invoice processing environment.
• Intermediate Excel skills and confidence using finance systems
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills.
• Effective organisational and time management skills.
• A proactive, enthusiastic attitude and the ability to work well as part of a team.

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Consultant

Joanne Gruodienė

Associate Director