Part Time Purchase Ledger Clerk (FTC)

Part Time Purchase Ledger Clerk (FTC) | Broadstairs | Paying up to £30k pro rata

We are supporting a well-established business that is seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their finance team on a fixed-term basis. This role has been created to provide additional support during a major ERP transformation project and offers an excellent opportunity to join a busy finance function in a fast-paced production environment. This role is 20 hours a week, the client is flexible on days and times.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, maintaining supplier accounts, and supporting the smooth operation of the purchase ledger function.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and goods received notes.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and supplier queries.
• Clear GRNI (Goods Received Not Invoiced) balances and resolve outstanding issues.
• Maintain supplier master records and ensure data accuracy.
• Process supplier credit notes and employee expense claims.
• Reconcile supplier statements and purchase ledger accounts.
• Liaise with suppliers regarding payment status and account queries.
• Support month-end processes and finance team activities where required.
• Ensure all transactions comply with company policies and financial controls.
• Maintain accurate filing and record-keeping procedures.

About You

The ideal candidate will have previous purchase ledger or accounts payable experience within a manufacturing or production environment and be confident working with high-volume invoice processing.

You will also possess:

• Previous Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable experience.
• Strong understanding of purchase order processing and goods received procedures.
• Experience managing large invoice volumes.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Good communication and problem-solving abilities.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines in a busy environment.
• A proactive, reliable and professional approach.
• Strong IT skills and confidence using finance systems.

Desirable Experience

• Experience using AS400 and/or Chorus.
• Exposure to month-end accounting activities.
• Knowledge of stock accounting and inventory-related transactions.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to join a respected manufacturing business during an exciting period of change.
• Varied and hands-on Purchase Ledger role.
• Supportive finance team environment.
• Valuable experience working alongside a major system implementation project.

If you are an experienced Purchase Ledger professional looking for your next contract opportunity, we would be delighted to hear from you.