Purchase Ledger Clerk

  • Prime Appointments
  • Harlow, Essex
  • Oct 30, 2025
Seasonal Accounting

Job Description

Purchase Ledger Clerk - Harlow, Essex (3-Month Temporary Cover)

A client of ours in the Harlow area is recruiting a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their finance team on a 3-month temporary contract to start ASAP. This is a full-time office-based role, working Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm, with free parking available on-site.

Your key duties in this Purchase Ledger Clerk role will include but are not limited to:
Managing the purchase ledger across group entities, including approvals, payments, and reconciliations
Processing and coding invoices accurately and efficiently
Completing weekly supplier and employee BACS runs
Managing expenses and company credit cards, including chasing receipts
Completing bank reconciliations and supporting month-end close
Assisting with accruals, prepayments, and journal entries
Supporting the wider finance and operations teams with ad hoc tasks

Skills and experience required to be considered for this role:
Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable position
Strong organisational and time management skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Confident communicator and team player
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
Experience using Access Dimensions is desirable but not essential

If you feel you meet the above criteria and would like to be considered for this Purchase Ledger Clerk position, please apply with your CV and Laura will be in touch.