Purchase Ledger Clerk
| Posting date: | 19 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £28,000 to £30,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £negotiable |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 September 2025 |
| Location: | East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, g2 7at |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 4716999_1755531645 |
Summary
Your new company
Hays are currently recruiting for a leading construction company in East Kilbride who are looking for a Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their team on a temporary basis. The role is a 37.5-hour working week, with flexible start and finish times. A hybrid working arrangement of 2 days at home a week is available; however, only once training and onboarding has been completed.
Your new role
As a Purchase Ledger Clerk, you will play a key role in managing the purchase ledger, handling expenses and assisting with month-end duties. Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Processing and maintaining purchase ledger records.
- Managing expenses and ensuring accurate reporting.
- Assisting with month-end tasks such as posting journals, accruals and prepayments.
- Oversee and manage the contents and correspondence within the mailbox.
- Process supplier invoices, reconcile supplier statements and assist with supplier payments.
- Assist the senior finance team with any requirements or further duties.
- Perform daily bank reconciliations.
- Being on hand to support the finance and get involved in various projects.
What you'll need to succeed
This role requires keen attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks while ensuring accuracy and timeliness in all processes. You will have proven experience in purchase ledger management, with the ability to handle the process independently. A solid understanding of debtors and creditors, and experience working with them is required for this role. You will have excellent communication skills in order to work efficiently within the team and communicate effectively with internal and external contacts. The successful candidate will ideally have experience using Xero or a similar integrated package. The business is going through a period of change, so you will need to be comfortable with evolving processes and shifting priorities.
What you'll get in return
This is an engaging and hands-on opportunity for someone looking to gain valuable experience in a dynamic environment. You will have the chance to enhance your skills and contribute to the success of a leading construction company. You will have access to a competitive salary and a flexible hybrid working model.
What you need to do now
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