Accounts Payable Clerk
Posted Today by James Andrews Recruitment Solutions Ltd
£21 Per hour
Inside
Hybrid
Gloucester, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The role of Finance Officer (Purchase Ledger) involves managing the purchase ledger for a leading employer in central Gloucester on a temporary basis. The position requires initial office training followed by hybrid working arrangements. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing supplier invoices and ensuring compliance with financial controls. This role is ideal for individuals with experience in purchase ledger management and strong communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain an accurate and up-to-date purchase ledger
- Process supplier invoices promptly and in accordance with financial controls
- Handle invoice disputes and liaise with internal departments and external suppliers
- Ensure compliance with VAT and CIS rules
- Support internal and external audit processes
- Foster positive working relationships across departments
Key Skills:
- Proven experience managing a busy purchase ledger
- Strong understanding of financial control processes
- Experience working with both internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to support non-finance staff with purchase ledger processes
- AAT Level 2 (or working towards) desirable but not essential
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Proactive approach to problem-solving
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Clear and persuasive communication skills
Salary (Rate): £20.64/hr
City: Gloucester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Finance
We are working on behalf of leading regional employer based in central Gloucester who are seeking a Finance Officer (Purchase Ledger) for a 6-week temporary role. This position offers hybrid working , with the expectation to work from the office for initial training , followed by remote working , and the hourly rate is £20.64 umbrella.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain an accurate and up-to-date purchase ledger
- Process supplier invoices promptly and in accordance with financial controls
- Handle invoice disputes and liaise with internal departments and external suppliers
- Ensure compliance with VAT and CIS rules
- Support internal and external audit processes
- Foster positive working relationships across departments
Experience Required:
- Proven experience managing a busy purchase ledger
- Strong understanding of financial control processes
- Experience working with both internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to support non-finance staff with purchase ledger processes
Desirable Qualifications:
- AAT Level 2 (or working towards) desirable but not essential
Key Competencies:
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Proactive approach to problem-solving
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Clear and persuasive communication skills
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