Purchase Ledger Clerk

Purchase Ledger Clerk (Part-Time)

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Recruitment Services Ltd

Location: Brentwood, Essex (hybrid/home based after training)

Hours: Approx. 16 - 20 hours per week, flexible working arrangement

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

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Recruitment Services is an established specialist recruitment agency, supplying staff across the public sector including housing, social care, facilities, trades and alternative provision. We are looking for a diligent, detail-focused Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our finance team on a part-time basis.

The Purchase Ledger Clerk will support the finance function by managing the purchase ledger process, ensuring supplier invoices and payments are processed accurately and on time. This is a flexible part-time role, ideal for someone looking to balance work with other commitments while contributing to a busy, fast-paced finance team.

• Processing supplier invoices and matching to purchase orders/delivery notes
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries promptly
• Preparing payment runs and processing BACS payments
• Maintaining accurate purchase ledger records
• Liaising with suppliers and internal departments to resolve invoice discrepancies
• Assisting with month-end reconciliations and reporting
• Filing and maintaining finance records in line with company procedures
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc administrative tasks
• Previous experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good working knowledge of Excel and accounting/finance software
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage own workload
• Experience in a recruitment or agency environment is desirable but not essential
• Flexible part-time working pattern (approx. 20 hrs/week)
• Supportive, friendly team environment
• Office based in Brentwood or home based

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.