Purchase Ledger Clerk

Purchase Ledger Clerk (Part-Time)

4Recruitment Services Ltd

Location: Brentwood, Essex (hybrid/home based after training)

Hours: Approx. 16 - 20 hours per week, flexible working arrangement

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

4Recruitment Services is an established specialist recruitment agency, supplying staff across the public sector including housing, social care, facilities, trades and alternative provision. We are looking for a diligent, detail-focused Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our finance team on a part-time basis.

The Purchase Ledger Clerk will support the finance function by managing the purchase ledger process, ensuring supplier invoices and payments are processed accurately and on time. This is a flexible part-time role, ideal for someone looking to balance work with other commitments while contributing to a busy, fast-paced finance team.

• Processing supplier invoices and matching to purchase orders/delivery notes
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries promptly
• Preparing payment runs and processing BACS payments
• Maintaining accurate purchase ledger records
• Liaising with suppliers and internal departments to resolve invoice discrepancies
• Assisting with month-end reconciliations and reporting
• Filing and maintaining finance records in line with company procedures
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc administrative tasks
• Previous experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good working knowledge of Excel and accounting/finance software
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work independently and manage own workload
• Experience in a recruitment or agency environment is desirable but not essential
• Flexible part-time working pattern (approx. 20 hrs/week)
• Supportive, friendly team environment
• Office based in Brentwood or home based

To find out more information please contact Abbie at (url removed)

Recruitment is done in line with safe recruitment practices. We are an equal opportunity agency.