Purchase Ledger Clerk

Purchase Ledger Clerk (Temporary)

Location:

Tewkesbury

Hours:

Full time – 8am until 4pm Monday to Friday
Pay: £14.35 per hour

This is a temporary contract for approximately 3-4 months

Key Responsibilities of a Purchase Ledger Clerk:

* Set up and maintain supplier accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company procedures

* Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes, checking VAT, authorisation and all details

* Manage invoices through the internal WAP approval system and transfer to Sage in a timely manner

* Handle supplier enquiries professionally via phone and email

* Monitor unauthorised or held invoices and liaise with managers to resolve issues

* Reconcile supplier statements and aged creditors, following up on debit balances

* Process weekly BACS payments, cashbook and petty cash transactions

* Maintain accurate filing and scanning of invoices

* Produce monthly statutory milk reporting on MAPS and maintain farmer records

* Identify and suggest improvements to Accounts Payable processes

Key Skills of a Purchase Ledger Clerk:

* Previous experience in an accounts payable, accounts office or purchase ledger role

* Strong organisational skills and high attention to detail

* Excellent communication skills

* Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

* Proactive and solutions-focused approach

* Team player with a positive and flexible attitude

* Good IT skills including Excel, Word and Outlook

* Experience using Sage or similar accounting software is desirable