Purchase ledger clerk

Our client based near Beaconsfield currently requires a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their team immediately on a temporary basis until the 1st December 2025. The position will be full time hours Monday to Friday and 100% office based.

Key duties include:

* Take responsibility for the end-to-end purchase ledger process.
* Manage subcontractor invoices and payments
* Take ownership of the supplier and subcontractor payment runs
* Carry out supplier statement reconciliations on a regular basis
* Maintain strong relationships with suppliers
* Support month-end close processes
* Continuously look for opportunities to improve purchase ledger systems
* Provide support to the wider finance team when required

Skills and experiences required

1. Previous experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role
2. Understanding of subcontractor payment processes
3. Strong experience with supplier reconciliations and managing invoice/payment discrepancies.
4. Confident in taking ownership of the payment run process.
5. Good working knowledge of accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
6. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with suppliers and colleagues.
7. Highly organised, able to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
8. Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy.