Purchase Ledger Clerk

Looking for a role where you can feel settled, supported, and part of something meaningful, without long-term pressure? This temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk position (3–6 months initially) offers exactly that, with a strong chance of extension or going permanent. You’ll be part of a genuinely welcoming finance team based in a private school setting in Portsmouth. The environment is relaxed, the team is supportive, and you’ll benefit from flexible hours, free parking and autonomy in your day-to-day work. If you're available to start quickly and want a steady role in a values-driven organisation, this is a brilliant opportunity to join a lovely workplace with great people.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Processing approximately 100 supplier and utility invoices each week
• Managing the finance inbox and tracking invoices through approval
• Printing and sorting post for processing
• Posting invoices to Sage and preparing payment runs
• Reconciling bank statements, petty cash, staff expenses and direct debits

What you will need:

• Previous experience in a similar role, such as Purchase Ledger Clerk / Accounts Payable Clerk / Purchase Ledger Administrator / Accounts Assistant / Finance Assistant / Accounts Administrator / Cashier
• Immediate availability or a short notice period
• Solid Excel skills – VLOOKUPs and PivotTables would be a bonus
• A steady, reliable nature and the ability to work independently

What you will get:

• Flexible hours
• Free onsite parking

If permanent

• Death in service cover
• 38 days annual leave including bank holidays

If you would like to find out more about this role, please apply with your CV or LinkedIn PDF. We look forward to hearing from you!

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