Job: Purchase Ledger Clerk

• Temporary 3 months
• Location: Market Deeping
• Monday to Friday / Hybrid
• Salary-27-33K
• The ideal candidate has around 3 years in a similar purchase ledger role, is available to start immediately and can pass BPSS checks.

• Check supplier invoices, match them to goods received notes (GRNs) and obtain approvals within set limits of authority.
• Prepare outgoing supplier payments by BACS, including international payments.
• Record payments made in the business system (Jobscope).
• Process supplier debit notes for rejected or returned stock.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Post customer cash receipts and record sales invoices in Jobscope.
• Carry out month-end and year-end processing within the business system.
• Maintain accurate records, logs and files of invoices, payments and approvals.
• Handle email and telephone queries from internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Support internal and external auditors as required.
• Follow the company''s standards of business ethics and conduct at all times.
• Carry out other related finance tasks as directed by the department supervisor.

• Previous purchase ledger or accounts payable experience in an office environment, ideally 3 years in a similar role.
• Experience processing BACS and international supplier payments.
• Working knowledge of VAT.
• Experience using an integrated, modular ERP system (Jobscope experience is a bonus; SAP, Sage 200 or similar also relevant).
• Competent with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
• GCSE Maths and English at grade C / 4 or above (or equivalent).
• Able to pass BPSS pre-employment screening.
• Available to start immediately.

• Bookkeeping experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Exposure to month-end and year-end processes and audits.

• Strong attention to detail, numeracy and integrity.
• Clear, calm and professional communication with suppliers.
• Able to prioritise and meet deadlines under pressure.
• Works well independently and as part of a team, using initiative to solve problems.