Purchase Ledger Clerk
Listed on 2026-06-25
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Accounting
Accounting Assistant, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Accounting & Finance -
Finance & Banking
Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Accounting & Finance
Location: Knottingley, On-site, Monday-Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm
Duration: 1 month, immediate start
Rate: £13.50 - £14.50
About the Role
Robert Half is working with a Knottingley based client to recruit an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to manage the full end-to-end purchase ledger process. You will process, reconcile, and control a high-volume monthly invoice flow (approximately 1,000 invoices per month) whilst ensuring accuracy and timely statement checks.
Key Responsibilities
- Process and code incoming invoices into the purchase ledger system
- Reconcile invoices against purchase orders and statements
- Perform three-way matching on invoices, POs, and goods receipt notes
- Chase and resolve discrepancies with suppliers and internal teams
- Prepare monthly statement reconciliations
- Ensure adherence to company payment terms and approval workflows
- Support month-end close procedures as required
About You
- Proven experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable environment
- Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail
- Proficiency in Excel and accounting software (ideally a recognised ERP system)
- Ability to manage high transaction volumes independently
- Available to start immediately
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