Sales and Purchase Ledger Clerk
York, North Yorkshire YO19
12AEUR'Month Fixed Term Contract
Salary: A GBP 25,000 : A GBP 28,000 per annum
Location: OnAEUR'site role, commutable from Selby, Dunnington and York
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are currently recruiting for a Sales and Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a busy finance team on a 12AEUR'month fixed term contract, with potential to extend. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong finance administration experience who enjoys working in a fastAEUR'paced, processAEUR'driven environment.
The Role
You will be responsible for the accurate management of sales orders, invoicing, purchase ledger activity and expense approvals, while supporting monthAEUR'end reporting and financial controls.
Key Responsibilities
Sales Order Management
* Manage the endAEUR'toAEUR'end sales order process from entry to invoicing
* Monitor order progress and liaise with internal departments to ensure timely fulfilment
* Prepare and manage documentation, including export paperwork where required
Invoicing and Credit Control
* Release completed sales orders for invoicing after validating accuracy
* Raise and issue customer invoices in line with agreed terms
* Process and track customer credit claims, ensuring appropriate approvals
Purchase Ledger and Invoice Processing
* Process purchase orders and supplier invoices with correct coding and approval
* Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes
* Resolve invoice and supplier discrepancies with internal teams
Expenses and Controls
* Review and approve employee expenses in line with company policy
* Ensure receipts, coding and compliance standards are met
MonthAEUR'End Support
* Assist with accurate sales and purchase cutAEUR'off at month end
* Support reconciliations and provide data for management accounts
Skills and Experience Required
* Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
* Confident communicator, able to work with both internal teams and external suppliers
* Good understanding of sales and purchase ledger processes
* Experience in order processing, invoicing, AP/AR or a similar finance role
* Competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and finance/ERP systems
* Knowledge of export documentation is advantageous but not essential
Contract Details
* 12AEUR'month FTC (with potential extension)
* 22 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Fully onAEUR'site role
This role would suit someone who enjoys structured finance work, takes pride in accuracy, and is looking for a stable contract within a wellAEUR'established finance function.
If you would like for the role of Sales and Purchase Ledger Clerk then please to or call Deb on
Closing date is 7.6.2026 Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.
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