Purchase Ledger Clerk

Pertemps North West and North Wales

Temporary Sales & Purchase Ledger Clerk (Part-Time)

Location: Oswestry, Shropshire
Job Type: Temporary (with potential to be extended)
Hours: Monday to Friday, Part-Time – up to 20 hours per week
Preferred Hours: 9:00am – 1:00pm (flexibility available)
Rate of Pay: £13.00 per hour

The RoleWe are seeking a reliable and organised Sales & Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our busy finance team on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounts professional looking for flexible part-time hours.

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the day-to-day finance function, ensuring the accurate processing of sales and purchase ledger transactions while maintaining excellent attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities
  • Processing purchase invoices accurately and efficiently

  • Raising and processing sales invoices

  • Matching, batching and coding invoices

  • Reconciling supplier statements

  • Processing payments and allocating customer receipts

  • Chasing outstanding customer payments where required

  • Resolving invoice queries with suppliers and customers

  • Maintaining accurate financial records

  • Assisting with month-end processes

  • Supporting the wider finance team with general administrative duties

Person SpecificationThe ideal candidate will have:

  • Previous experience within a Sales Ledger, Purchase Ledger or Accounts Assistant role

  • Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills

  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office

  • Experience using accounting software (Sage, Xero or similar desirable)

  • The ability to work independently and manage their own workload

  • Excellent communication skills and a professional manner

  • A positive, flexible and proactive approach

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