Description
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
