Accounts Payable Clerk

CMA Recruitment Group is supporting a large Portsmouth-based Not for Profit organisation in hiring a temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk on a temporary basis. Based in central Portsmouth, Hampshire near the train station and motorway links, you’ll join a finance team that supports various departments and helps keep core services running efficiently. With a focus on accuracy, service standards, and continuous improvement, the team uses Oracle to process supplier invoices and manage payment readiness. If you’re calm under pressure and enjoy turning detail into clear outcomes, this interim role offers the structure and variety you need.

What will the temporary Purchase Ledger role involve?

Processing supplier invoices in Oracle, ensuring payment readiness and correct treatment of agreed terms
Progressing invoice queries and actions required to move invoices through to payment
Handling utility invoices relating to void property arrangements, working to set timelines
Reviewing cases where invoices arrive without the expected purchase order and coordinating the correct resolution with suppliers
Managing team inboxes and maintaining effective communication with internal users and suppliers to keep workloads moving
Suitable Candidate for the temporary Purchase Ledger vacancy:

Strong numeracy and attention to detail, with a track record of accurate data handling
Confident using IT systems and common office tools (Excel/Word/Outlook), with experience working in finance platforms advantageous
Able to prioritise workload, stay focused under time pressure, and meet deadlines reliably
Comfortable communicating clearly with both internal stakeholders and external suppliers to resolve issues
Methodical approach to information review, with an understanding of purchase-to-pay principles (or willingness to learn quickly)
Additional benefits and information for the role of temporary Purchase Ledger:

37 hours per week
Structured team environment within a busy Accounts Payable function
Salary will be dependent on experience
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