Purchase Ledger & Payroll Clerk

Robert Half are proud to be exclusively partnered with a business in Bury St Edmunds in the recruitment of a Purchase Ledger and Payroll Coordinator on a 12 month fixed term contract basis. This is a salaried role paying between £28000 - £32000 per year dependent on experience.

Contract Duration: 12 months

Location:

• Office: Based in Bury St Edmunds for 2 days per week.
• Remote: Work from home for the remaining 3 days per week.

Role Overview:

This is a hybrid role combining purchase ledger and payroll support responsibilities. For approximately 75% of the time, the successful candidate will focus on purchase ledger tasks, ensuring the accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments. The remaining 25% of the role is dedicated to payroll coordination, where the candidate will collect and organize payroll data to submit to an external payroll bureau responsible for finalizing payments.

Key Responsibilities:

Purchase Ledger (75%):

• Process supplier invoices promptly and accurately, ensuring adherence to company policies.
• Match invoices against purchase orders and resolve any discrepancies.
• Manage supplier relationships and handle queries related to payments.
• Prepare payment runs and ensure timely settlement of amounts due.
• Maintain and reconcile purchase ledger accounts.
• Assist with month-end processes, including ledger reporting and balance checks.

Payroll Coordination (25%):

• Collect relevant payroll data, such as employee hours, changes to salaries, and deductions.
• Validate payroll information for accuracy prior to submission to the external payroll bureau.
• Liaise with the payroll bureau and resolve any queries relating to payroll submissions.
• Assist employees with payroll-related queries and escalate concerns to the bureau where necessary.

Person Specification:

• Experience:

  • Previous experience as a Purchase Ledger Clerk or similar role.
  • Understanding of payroll processes and requirements.
  • Experience working with external payroll bureaus is preferred but not mandatory.

• Skills:

  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
  • Effective communication and collaboration skills.
  • Proficient in Excel and accounting software; prior experience with payroll systems is advantageous.

• Education/Qualifications:

  • A-levels or equivalent qualifications in accounting, finance, or business.
  • Professional qualifications (e.g., AAT) are a plus but not essential.

Working Arrangements:

• Office-based for 2 days per week in Bury St Edmunds.
• Option to work from home for 3 days per week, ensuring flexibility.

Salary: Competitive, based on experience.

Benefits:

• Hybrid work arrangement.
• Opportunities for training and development.
• Pro-rata holiday entitlement and other company benefits during the contract term.

If you are a detail-oriented individual with experience in purchase ledger and payroll coordination, and you're looking for a flexible fixed-term opportunity, we encourage you to apply.

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