Purchase Ledger Clerk

Contract Details

£12.71 to £14.55 per hour ( £13.50 per hour), pay weekly.

Contract Type: Temporary

Hours: Full time (37 hours per week)

Closing Date: 30/07/2026

About this job

Our client, a well established and growing organisation based in Bolton, is seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their busy central finance team on a temporary basis for approximately 4 6 months.

This role is ideal for a Purchase Ledger Clerk who enjoys working as part of a supportive team and wants to make an immediate impact within a busy finance function.

Responsibilities

• Processing a high volume of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving any discrepancies
• Handling supplier queries via telephone and email
• Assisting with payment runs
• Managing the finance inbox and ensuring queries are dealt with promptly
• Maintaining accurate financial records and meeting key deadlines
• Supporting the wider finance team during busy periods
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure the smooth running of the purchase ledger function

Qualifications and Skills

• Previous experience as a Purchase Ledger Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk, Purchase Ledger Assistant, Finance Assistant or in a similar accounts role
• Proven experience processing invoices and reconciling supplier statements
• Good understanding of the purchase to pay process
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Confident communication skills with the ability to resolve supplier queries professionally
• Proactive, hands on approach with a willingness to support the wider team
• Experience within an education or public sector finance environment would be advantageous but is not essential
• Experience using IRIS Financials would be beneficial, although full training will be provided

Benefits

• Circa £13.50 per hour (equivalent to £12.71 £14.55 per hour, depending on experience)
• Temporary assignment for approximately 4 6 months
• Full time hours (37 hours per week), Monday to Friday
• Working hours of 8:30 am 4:30 pm with a 30 minute unpaid lunch break
• Free on site parking
• Welcoming, supportive, and collaborative team environment
• Opportunity to gain experience within a well established and growing organisation
• Training on internal systems where required
• Immediate start available