20–30 hours per week (flexible)
£27,000 – £28,500 FTE (37.5 hours)
Cardiff - Office-based (full-time in the office)
3-Month Fixed-Term Contract with view to permanent
The Opportunity
We are recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a small, friendly and supportive team on an initial 3-month fixed-term contract, with a strong view to the role becoming permanent for the successful candidate.
Our client provides bookkeeping services to a variety of businesses, therefore previous practice or bookkeeping experience managing multiple clients would be highly advantageous. This is a hands-on role within a collaborative environment, suited to someone who is hardworking, reliable and happy to roll up their sleeves when needed.
The Role
This is an end-to-end purchase ledger position, supporting multiple client accounts.
Key responsibilities include:
- Processing purchase invoices and credit notes using appropriate accounting software, ensuring accurate coding per client
- Raising and resolving supplier or internal queries in a timely manner
- Reconciling supplier statements
- Preparing payment runs
- Assisting with bank postings
- Supporting the finance team with month-end processes
- Assisting external finance teams with month-end and year-end requirements
- Liaising closely with colleagues and clients across the business
- Supporting with general office duties when required (e.g. answering phones, taking in deliveries)
- Whilst the role is predominantly focused on purchase ledger, there will be ad-hoc duties as required, particularly during periods of annual leave.
About You
- We are seeking someone who is:
- Experienced in Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger
- Confident managing multiple accounts or companies
- Comfortable working across various accountancy software (Sage, Xero and QuickBooks experience highly desirable)
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel
- Numerically accurate with strong attention to detail
- Able to manage deadlines and prioritise workload effectively
- A clear communicator with a proactive approach to problem-solving
- CIS experience desirable
- Most importantly, you will be a team player who takes pride in your work and enjoys being part of a close-knit, supportive environment.
Benefits:
- Salary review after successful probationary period
- Flexible working can be accommodated
- 28 days holiday pro rata
- On-site parking
If this role sounds of interest, please get in touch for further details and to secure a face-to-face interview.