Purchase Ledger

Your new company
You will be joining a well-established organisation based in Gloucester, supporting a busy finance team during a period of increased workload. This is a great opportunity to gain experience within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
Your new role
As a Purchase Ledger Clerk, you will play a key role in supporting the finance function on a 3-month temporary basis with an immediate start.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing incoming invoices and credit notes electronically, ensuring accurate filing and approvals
• Inputting supplier invoices and credit notes onto the system with correct VAT treatment
• Ensuring invoices are authorised in line with company procedures
• Managing invoice processing to meet payment deadlines
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
• Handling invoice queries and maintaining strong supplier relationships
• Managing the Purchase Ledger inbox and prioritising urgent queries
• Assisting with purchase ledger and subcontractor payment runs

• Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger role
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Good understanding of VAT and invoice processing
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build supplier relationships
• Ability to work independently, particularly in a hybrid/remote setting
• Confident using finance systems and Excel