Purchase Ledger Clerk (Maternity Cover)

Location:             Bristol, BS5

Salary:                £24,740 per annum (pro-rated)

Hours:                 22.5 hours per week to be worked over 5 days

Contract:             FTC 12 months

We are seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our busy Bristol Finance team on a part time basis on a 12-month fixed term contract.

Key responsibilities:

• Process invoices accurately and efficiently into our DMS system.
• Act as the first point of contact for all purchase ledger-related queries.
• Reconcile monthly supplier statements, requesting invoice copies as needed.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, working closely with budget holders to problem-solve financial queries.
• Process and facilitate payments for employee expenses.
• Conduct monthly and year-end reconciliations, correcting mis-postings through invoice adjustments or journals.
• Distribute remittance advices to suppliers.
• Handle general administrative tasks, including filing invoices, credit notes, purchase orders, supplier statements, and BACS documentation.

Person Specification:

• GCSE English and Maths (Grade C/4 or above)
• Relevant experience in a similar purchase ledger or accounts payable role
• Understanding of invoice processing, reconciliation, and general financial administration
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial processing
• Good problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Competent user of all MS applications, particularly Excel and other spreadsheet tools
• Strong time management and the ability to manage workload efficiently

Benefits:

• 31 days annual leave increasing to 35 days
• Access to BHSF Health Cash Plan
• Access to company pension scheme
• In-store discounts on car purchases and servicing
• ‘Refer a friend’ scheme
• Health and Wellbeing support via ‘Ben’
• Bike to work scheme
• Access to ‘Money@Work’

Contact information

Charlotte Mills