Purchase Ledger Clerk Job at Eastleigh, Hampshire Full Time

Robert Half is delighted to be recruiting a Purchase Ledger & Admin Assistant on behalf of a well-established, family-run business based in Eastleigh. With a strong UK presence and a close-knit team of around 40 people, this is a company where your contribution genuinely matters.

This is a varied, hands-on finance role sitting at the heart of the business. If you’re someone who takes real pride in accuracy, enjoys getting into the detail, and wants to work somewhere with a genuine team culture, this could be a great fit.

Salary: £30,000

Location: Eastleigh, 5 days onsite

Permanent (temp-to-perm considered)

Hours: 8am – 5pm (1 hour lunch)

What You’ll Be Doing

Purchase Ledger (core focus):

• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices – matching against POs and goods received notes
• Identifying and resolving discrepancies, including VAT queries
• Preparing monthly payment runs (30 days end of month)
• Reconciling supplier statements and managing credit notes

Sales Ledger & Credit Control:

• Transferring invoices between internal systems
• Light-touch credit control – approximately five accounts per month
• Raising and issuing small works invoices

General Administration:

• CIS submissions and compliance record management
• Expenses processing, fuel card and mobile phone analysis
• Maintaining vehicle and maintenance spreadsheets
• Supporting the Financial Accountant on ad hoc tasks

What We’re Looking For

• Solid experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role
• Exceptional attention to detail – particularly around invoice processing and VAT
• Comfortable working with legacy or complex finance systems
• Confident handling high-value and high-volume invoices accurately
• A proactive, can-do attitude and strong communication skills

The Package

• Salary: up to £30,000
• Holiday: 24 days + bank holidays
• Pension: 3% employer / 5% employee contribution
• Death in service: 4x salary (after 6 months)

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