Purchase Ledger Clerk

  • Aqumen Recruitment
  • Castleford, Yorkshire
  • Apr 15, 2026
Seasonal Accounting

Job Description

Job Title: Purchase Ledger Clerk (Temporary 3 Months)

Location: Castleford
Salary: £14.30 - £15.30 per hour DOE
Hours: 08 00, Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week)

Job Summary

We are currently seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join our clients Finance team on a 3-month temporary basis. This role will support the efficient running of the Accounts Payable function and assist with the reconciliation of the purchase ledger.

Key Responsibilities

  • Processing high volumes of supplier invoices (material and non-material)
  • Performing supplier statement reconciliations
  • Proactively chasing suppliers following pro forma payment
  • Handling supplier queries in a timely and professional manner
  • Preparing payment runs for the full purchase ledger
  • Assisting with month-end processes, including journal entries
  • Supporting GRNI (Goods Received Not Invoiced) reconciliation
  • Answering finance-related calls where required
  • Liaising with internal departments to resolve queries

Requirements

  • Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable role
  • Experience using an ERP system
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
  • Ability to manage workload and meet tight deadlines
  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

A great opportunity to gain valuable experience within a busy finance team.

Aqumen Recruitment is acting as a recruitment business in relation to this vacancy.