Purchase Ledger Clerk (Temporary)

About the role

We are seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a well‑established organisation’s central finance function on a three‑month temporary basis. The role focuses on processing supplier invoices, payments and related financial transactions with a strong emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.

Key responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices, ensuring correct coding and VAT treatment.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and resolve any discrepancies.
• Prepare and assist with supplier payment runs.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate outstanding queries.
• Process expenses, petty cash and purchase card transactions.
• Support cash and card reconciliations across multiple sites.
• Monitor finance inboxes and respond to supplier/internal queries.
• Assist with month‑end tasks, including reconciliations and accruals.
• Support VAT processing and audit requests.
• Provide ad‑hoc support to the wider finance team as needed.

Required profile

• Previous experience in a purchase ledger or accounts‑payable role.
• Comfort processing large volumes of invoices.
• Experience with reconciliations and supplier query resolution.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Confident communicator with relationship‑building skills.

Required skills

• Excel

What we offer

• Varied finance role with exposure across the wider finance function.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Opportunity to develop and broaden finance skillset.