Purchase Ledger Clerk

Job Title: Purchase Ledger Clerk

Location: Bournemouth

Pay Rate: £25,000 - rising to £26,250 upon permanent placement

Contract Type: Temp to Perm

We are currently looking for a reliable and organised Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a busy office team on a full-time temp to perm basis. This is a hands on Purchase Ledger Clerk position suited to someone who enjoys working in a fast paced environment, has strong attention to detail, and takes pride in keeping accounts processes accurate and up to date.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices received via post and email
• Checking invoices against expected services recorded on the system
• Identifying and highlighting invoice discrepancies for further investigation
• Recording undercharges and reporting issues internally
• Completing Purchase Orders and Extras within Filemaker
• Electronically posting supplier invoices onto Sage accurately
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving missing invoices
• Calculating payment amounts for Nominal Ledger
• Printing supplier invoices received electronically
• Supporting Customer Services when required to maintain service levels
• Ensuring all paperwork is processed and disposed of correctly in line with procedures

Essential Skills

• Previous experience working as a Purchase Ledger Clerk or within a similar accounts role
• Good working knowledge of Sage
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Comfortable processing high volumes of invoices
• Good communication skills when dealing with suppliers and internal departments
• Confident using office systems and databases
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines

Desirable Experience

• Experience using Filemaker
• Background within a busy administration or finance environment
• Experience reconciling supplier statements and resolving invoice queries

Working Hours & Pay

• Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm
• 1 hour lunch break
• Office-based role
• 1 in 10 Saturdays, 9:00am - 12:00pm (paid as additional hours)
• Starting salary of £25,000 PA
• Rising to £26,250 PA upon successful permanent placement

This Purchase Ledger Clerk role would suit someone who is methodical, dependable, and enjoys being part of a close-knit office team. The successful Purchase Ledger Clerk will play an important role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the wider business operation. If you are an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk looking for a stable opportunity with progression, this could be an excellent fit.

If you're an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk who wants to be part of a business that values people and progress, apply directly today!