Purchase Ledger Clerk

Purchase Ledger Clerk (Temporary)

Exeter, Devon

£13-14p/h

35hpw

Our client, a leading southwest based organisation, is currently seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their dynamic team on a full-time, temporary basis.

As a Purchase Ledger Clerk, you will play a key role in providing financial administrative support, focusing on maintaining an accurate and compliant purchase ledger, while supporting senior management and the wider finance team.

The responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate accounting records.
• Process purchase orders, goods received notes (GRNs), and invoices.
• Advise staff on procurement procedures.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and ensure accurate coding.
• Reconcile supplier statements and manage invoice queries.
• Ensure timely payment to suppliers within agreed terms.
• Produce weekly supplier payment runs and monthly reports (e.g., aged creditor reports).
• Assist in preparing financial reports and management accounts.
• Ensure compliance with financial procedures and policies.

The candidate:

• Proven experience in a fast-paced finance function with strong Purchase Ledger skills.
• AAT part or full qualification, qualified by experience will be considered.
• Advanced Excel skills and proficiency in other Microsoft applications.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to manage a busy workload independently and accurately.
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills, with a high degree of numeracy and attention to detail.

If you would like to know more about this Purchase Ledger Clerk opportunity, please get in touch with Andrew Perring, here at Lloyd Barnes Recruitment.

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