Job Description

A business based near Scarborough is currently recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their team on a 6 month fixed-term contract basis, until June 2025. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established Finance Team, which has amazing culture and a competitive benefits package. The successful applicant will receive a competitive salary of up to £30,000 (dependent on experience and qualifications), as well as 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, friendly, modern offices, attractive, Monday to Friday working hours, study support and further. This role also offers hybrid working with 2 days per week from home and 3 from the office.

Although this is not a traditional temp-to-perm role, permanent opportunities may arise in the business that this individual will be considered for.

As the Purchase Ledger Clerk you will work as part of the Finance Team, primarily focussing on accounts payable processing and wider duties. Key responsibilities of the Purchase Ledger Clerk will include:

Supporting the Purchase Ledger function including processing invoices and credit notes and assisting with payment runs

Bookkeeping duties and responsibilities

Daily processing of supplier invoices and respective payments

Dealing with supplier queries and correspondences

Ledger reconciliation and reporting

Working as part of a team to ensure all department objectives are achieved

Other ad hoc duties, as directed by the Financial Controller, to support the wider teamTo be successful in this Purchase Ledger Clerk role, you will ideally have/be:

Working knowledge and experience of accountancy software such Sage, Quickbooks or Xero, as well as MS Excel

Experience in AP processing, preparation of management accounts, fixed assets and VAT etc.

Experience of working within a finance team implementing new software and processes would be an advantage, but not essential

Studying or AAT qualified, or have equivalent experienceThis is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for a new opportunity, who ideally has some exposure to a similar role already. This role would also be ideal for somebody who is currently studying or is AAT qualified (or equivalent study/experience). You may currently be a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Assistant Accountant, Purchase Ledger Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk, Sales Ledger Clerk, Accounts Receivable Clerk or Finance Officer who is looking for a new challenge. 

Based in Scarborough, this role is commutable from Bridlington, Filey, Hummanby, Whitby, Malton, Pickering and surrounding areas, with onsite parking available.

If you are interested in this Purchase Ledger Clerk role or would like more information, please apply now