Part Time Purchase Ledger Clerk FTC

Location Broadstairs
Salary Paying up to £30k pro rata
Contract Interim
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We are supporting a well-established business that is seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their finance team on a fixed-term basis. This role has been created to provide additional support during a major ERP transformation project and offers an excellent opportunity to join a busy finance function in a fast-paced production environment. This role is 20 hours a week, the client is flexible on days and times. 

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, maintaining supplier accounts, and supporting the smooth operation of the purchase ledger function.

Responsibilities

  • Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
  • Match invoices to purchase orders and goods received notes.
  • Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and supplier queries.
  • Clear GRNI (Goods Received Not Invoiced) balances and resolve outstanding issues.
  • Maintain supplier master records and ensure data accuracy.
  • Process supplier credit notes and employee expense claims.
  • Reconcile supplier statements and purchase ledger accounts.
  • Liaise with suppliers regarding payment status and account queries.
  • Support month-end processes and finance team activities where required.
  • Ensure all transactions comply with company policies and financial controls.
  • Maintain accurate filing and record-keeping procedures.


About You

The ideal candidate will have previous purchase ledger or accounts payable experience within a manufacturing or production environment and be confident working with high-volume invoice processing.

You will also possess:

  • Previous Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable experience.
  • Strong understanding of purchase order processing and goods received procedures.
  • Experience managing large invoice volumes.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills.
  • Good communication and problem-solving abilities.
  • The ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines in a busy environment.
  • A proactive, reliable and professional approach.
  • Strong IT skills and confidence using finance systems.

Desirable Experience

  • Experience using AS400 and/or Chorus.
  • Exposure to month-end accounting activities.
  • Knowledge of stock accounting and inventory-related transactions.

What's on Offer?

  • Opportunity to join a respected manufacturing business during an exciting period of change.
  • Varied and hands-on Purchase Ledger role.
  • Supportive finance team environment.
  • Valuable experience working alongside a major system implementation project.

If you are an experienced Purchase Ledger professional looking for your next contract opportunity, we would be delighted to hear from you.

 

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Consultant

Joanne Gruodienė

Associate Director