Purchase Ledger Clerk Jobs in Southend, Southend-on-sea

Purchase Ledger Clerk

London, London
remote
Contract
15.00 - 18.00 GBP / Hourly
Robert Half Finance & Accounting are partnering with a leading Retail Company in London to recruit an immediate, Interim Purchase Ledger Clerk for 2 months.Role:Our client is looking for an immediate interim Purchase Ledger Clerk to assist them for 2 months. You will be responsible for following duties:<ul><li>Process and accurately record purchase and supplier invoices.</li><li>Match invoices to purchase orders and supporting documentation where required.</li><li>Perform regular bank reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies.</li><li>Prepare and process supplier payment runs in line with agreed payment schedules.</li><li>Review and process employee expense claims, ensuring they comply with company policies.</li><li>Maintain accurate and up-to-date accounting records.</li><li>Resolve invoice, payment, and reconciliation queries with suppliers and internal stakeholders.</li><li>Assist with month-end finance activities and reporting as required.</li><li>Ensure all financial transactions are processed accurately and in a timely manner.</li><li>Provide general administrative support to the finance team when required.</li></ul>Profile:The successful interim Purchase Ledger Clerk will have 3+ years experience. You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.Salary & Benefits:This role is paying between £15-£18p/h Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SGFycnkuU3RvcmV5LjIyNDEzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-09-18T08:37:39Z

Purchase Ledger Clerk

London, London
remote
Permanent
18 - 21 GBP / Hourly
Robert Half Finance & Accounting are partnering with a leading Marketing company in London to recruit an immediate, Interim Purchase Ledger Clerk for 3-4 months.Role:Our client is looking for an immediate interim Purchase Ledger Clerk to assist them for 3-4 months. You will be responsible for following duties:<ul><li>Process and accurately code supplier invoices, credit notes and expenses.</li><li>Match invoices against purchase orders and delivery documentation.</li><li>Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and supplier queries.</li><li>Maintain accurate supplier account records and ensure invoices are properly authorised.</li><li>Prepare and process supplier payment runs in accordance with agreed deadlines.</li><li>Reconcile supplier statements and investigate outstanding balances.</li><li>Monitor the Accounts Payable inbox and respond to supplier and internal queries promptly.</li><li>Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with company policies and financial procedures.</li><li>Work closely with Procurement, Finance and other departments to resolve invoice and payment issues.</li><li>Assist with audits and provide supporting documentation when required.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve Accounts Payable processes and maintain efficient controls.</li></ul>Profile:The successful interim Purchase Ledger Clerk will have 3+ years experience. You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.Salary & Benefits:This role is paying between £18-£21p/h + Holiday (DOE)Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SGFycnkuU3RvcmV5LjA0NTgxLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-09-23T16:40:00Z

Purchase Ledger Clerk

City of London, London
remote
Contract
18 - 23 GBP / Hourly
Robert Half Finance & Accounting are partnering with a leading Hotel Group in London to recruit an immediate, Interim Purchase Ledger Clerk for 3-4 months.Role:Our client is looking for an immediate interim Purchase Ledger Clerk to assist them for 3-4 months. You will be responsible for following duties:<ul><li>Process a high volume of supplier invoices across two hotel sites, ensuring invoices are accurately coded, approved and processed within agreed deadlines.</li><li>Manage accounts payable activities across multiple sites, demonstrating strong multi-site finance experience.</li><li>Process and reconcile invoices in multiple currencies, ensuring accurate recording of foreign currency transactions.</li><li>Perform regular bank reconciliations and investigate and resolve any discrepancies.</li><li>Complete supplier statement reconciliations, identifying and resolving outstanding or disputed items.</li><li>Prepare and process regular supplier payment runs, ensuring payments are accurate and made on time.</li><li>Utilise Procure Wizard and BirchStreet systems to manage procurement and invoice processing.</li><li>Monitor and manage the finance inbox, responding to supplier and internal queries promptly and resolving issues efficiently.</li><li>Maintain accurate financial records and ensure all accounts payable processes comply with company procedures and deadlines.</li></ul>Profile:The successful interim Purchase Ledger Clerk will have 3+ years experience. You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.Salary & Benefits:This role is paying between £18-£23p/h + Holiday (DOE)Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SGFycnkuU3RvcmV5Ljk3MzQzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-09-21T11:06:09Z

Purchase Ledger Clerk

City of London, London
remote
Contract
15 - 18 GBP / Hourly
Robert Half Finance & Accounting are partnering with a leading Consultancy business in London to recruit an immediate, Interim Purchase Ledger Clerk for 3 months.Role:Our client is looking for an immediate interim Purchase Ledger Clerk to assist them for 3 months. You will be responsible for following duties:<ul><li>Process a high volume of invoices accurately and efficiently, ensuring they are correctly coded, approved and processed for payment.</li><li>Monitor and manage the finance inbox, responding to invoice and payment queries in a timely manner.</li><li>Liaise with internal departments and external suppliers to resolve queries and ensure smooth invoice processing.</li><li>Support regular payment runs, ensuring payments are processed accurately and on time.</li><li>Assist with account reconciliations and investigate and resolve discrepancies where required.-</li><li>Provide general finance and accounts payable support as needed.</li><li>Assist with ad hoc finance tasks and projects to support the wider finance team.</li></ul>Profile:The successful interim Purchase Ledger Clerk will have 1 years experience You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.Salary & Benefits:This role is paying between £15-£18p/hRobert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SGFycnkuU3RvcmV5LjE2NzE1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-08-13T18:56:51Z

Purchase Ledger Clerk

London, London
remote
Contract
29000 - 330000 GBP / Yearly
Robert Half Finance & Accounting are partnering with a leading Production Company in London to recruit an immediate, Interim Purchase Ledger Clerk for 12 months on a fixed term basis.Role:Our client is looking for an immediate interim Financial Analyst to assist them for 6 months. You will be responsible for following duties:<ul><li>Daily posting and allocations of invoices (on to PMI accounts system)</li><li>Weekly BACS runs</li><li>Fortnightly creditor account reconciliations</li><li>Review and cleanup of the creditor ledgers with Payables Manager</li><li>Post down fortnightly bank rec items General ad-hoc duties</li><li>Basic Excel and IT skills</li><li>Experience using Finance system PMI is desirable but not essential</li><li>Excellent communication skills and ability to create working relationships at all levels</li><li>Ability to cope in a busy work environment</li><li>Ability to solve problems quickly and effectively</li><li>Attention to detail</li><li>Proactive with enthusiasm to learn</li><li>Reliable and hard working</li></ul>Profile:The successful interim Purchase Ledger Clerk will have 1-2 years experience. You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.Salary & Benefits:This role is paying between £29k-£33k Pro rata (DOE)Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SGFycnkuU3RvcmV5LjY4NTIwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-09-02T13:05:40Z

Purchase Ledger Clerk

London, London
remote
Contract
15 - 18 GBP / Hourly
Robert Half Finance & Accounting are partnering with a leading Retail Company in London to recruit an immediate, Interim Purchase Ledger Clerk for 4 weeks.Role:5 days per week in the officeOur client is looking for an immediate interim Purchase Ledger Clerk to assist them for 4 weeks. You will be responsible for following duties:<ul><li>Process and accurately code supplier invoices, credit notes and expenses.</li><li>Match invoices against purchase orders and delivery documentation.</li><li>Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and supplier queries.</li><li>Maintain accurate supplier account records and ensure invoices are properly authorised.</li><li>Prepare and process supplier payment runs in accordance with agreed deadlines.</li><li>Reconcile supplier statements and investigate outstanding balances.</li><li>Monitor the Accounts Payable inbox and respond to supplier and internal queries promptly.</li><li>Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with company policies and financial procedures.</li><li>Work closely with Procurement, Finance and other departments to resolve invoice and payment issues.</li><li>Assist with audits and provide supporting documentation when required.</li><li>Identify opportunities to improve Accounts Payable processes and maintain efficient controls.</li></ul> Profile: The successful interim Purchase Ledger Clerk will have 2+ years experience. You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.Salary & Benefits:This role is paying between £15- £18p/h + Holiday (DOE)Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SGFycnkuU3RvcmV5LjM0NDUzLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-09-23T16:30:36Z

Purchase Ledger Clerk

London, London
remote
Contract
17.00 - 19.00 GBP / Hourly
Robert Half Finance and Accounting are partnering with a leading Retail business in London who are looking to recruit an immediate, temporary Accounts Payable Clerk for a 3 month assignment.Role: Our client is looking to recruit an immediate, temporary Accounts Payable Clerk to join their finance team. In this role you will be responsible for the following duties:<ul dir="ltr"><li>Manage the end-to-end Accounts Payable process, from invoice processing through to payment runs and supplier queries</li><li>Provide strong backlog support</li><li>Complete regular bank reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies</li><li>Experience with multi-currency</li></ul>Profile: The successful temporary Accounts Payable Clerk will have solid, hands-on AP experience and be comfortable managing a busy invoice and payment process independently, including clearing backlogs. You must be immediate or on a 1 week's notice to be considered for this role.Client: Our client is a Retail business based in Soho, London who are looking to recruit an immediate, temporary Accounts Payable Clerk for a 3 month assignment (with strong potential to extend). This role is office based 4 days per week 1 working from home.Salary & Benefits: This temporary Accounts Payable Clerk role will be paying £17-19 per hour PAYE plus holiday, dependent on experience. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/U2FtLktlYW0uNzYwNjguMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-04T10:58:36Z

Accounts Payable Clerk

London, London
remote
Contract
17 - 19 GBP / Hourly
Robert Half Finance & Accounting are partnering with a leading Energy business in London to recruit an immediate, Interim Part time Accounts Payable Clerk.Role:Our client is looking for an immediate interim Accounts Payable Clerk to assist them for 6 months. You will be responsible for following duties:<ul><li>Process supplier invoices in an accurate and timely manner ensuring appropriate project and GL coding</li><li>Ensure invoices are processed in line with company approval processes</li><li>Process and audit employee expenses ensuring compliance with company policies</li><li>Reconciliation of supplier invoices and statements</li><li>Process and audit credit card expenses</li><li>Build and maintain good relationships with both internal and external stakeholders</li><li>Process bank payments and reconcile bank statements</li><li>Various ad hoc tasks</li></ul>Profile:The successful interim Purchase Ledger Clerk will have 6 months years experience You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.Salary & Benefits:This role is paying between £17p/h-£19p/h (DOE)Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SGFycnkuU3RvcmV5LjkwNTM1LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-08-20T16:22:07Z

Accounts Assistant

London, London
remote
Permanent
30000 - 33000 GBP / Yearly
CompanyThis is an exciting and expanding events marketing business based in central London. They plan corporate events, travel, and group logistics across London and the rest of the UK, hosting a series of unique event experiences.Due to further growth, they are looking to hire an additional member in their small finance department, as an Accounts Assistant, to join the team.RoleReporting into the Finance Manager, the Accounts Assistant will work closely with them in maintain the financial records, including purchases, sales, payments and bank reconciliations. They will take on a number of key duties including:<ul><li>Recording day-to-day financial transactions and completing the posting process</li><li>Verifying that transactions are recorded correctly for the supplier's ledger, customer ledger and general ledger</li><li>Process Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable</li><li>Complete monthly bank reconciliations and weekly supplier payment runs</li><li>Enter data, maintain records and create reports in Sage</li><li>Manage the filing of invoices and expenses, scanning, archiving and</li><li>Assist with the financial reporting</li></ul>ProfileThe ideal profile for this Accounts Assistant position, should have the following:<ul><li>1-2 years of experience within a similar transactional finance capacity with good ownership of Accounts Payable</li><li>Early stage AAT studier (or similar)</li><li>Excellent communication skills, engaging and proactive</li><li>Confident with using Excel (Pivot tables / VLOOKUPs)</li><li>Experience with Sage would be advantageous</li></ul>Salary & Benefits£30,000 to £33,000 plus additional benefits:<ul><li>Hybrid working - 3 days in office</li><li>9-5:30pm</li><li>20 days holiday (1 day increases per year)</li><li>Pension scheme</li><li>Medical cover</li><li>Discretionary annual bonus</li><li>Mobile phone contribution</li></ul>The salary range/rates of pay is dependent upon your experience, qualifications or training.Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/RGF2aWQuU2hvZ2Vsb2xhLjI4MTcwLjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-08-03T12:44:06Z

Purchase Ledger Manager

Crawley, West Sussex
remote
Contract
60000 - 65000 GBP / Yearly
<h1>Accounts Payable Manager - 6 Month Fixed-Term Contract</h1>Location: Surbiton (Hybrid - 2 days in the office, 3 days from home)Salary: £60,000-£65,000Contract: 6 Month Fixed-Term Contract<h2>The Opportunity</h2>An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to join a growing international organisation during a key period of transformation. This role is focused on leading the AP function through change, improving team performance and accountability, and supporting ongoing finance systems and process improvements.Managing a team of 12 (including two Team Leaders), you'll oversee Accounts Payable operations across 25 locations internationally, working with stakeholders in multiple time zones including South Africa, St Martin and Costa Rica. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys driving change, developing people and creating a high-performing finance team.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Lead and develop the Accounts Payable team, driving a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.</li><li>Manage two Team Leaders and support the development of the wider AP function.</li><li>Implement and monitor KPIs, ensuring supplier payments and service levels are consistently achieved.</li><li>Review aged AP, identify recurring issues and improve processes to reduce backlogs and exceptions.</li><li>Drive compliance with purchase order and invoice processes across multiple business locations.</li><li>Support ongoing finance transformation, including systems implementation and automation projects.</li><li>Investigate the root cause of operational issues and coach the team to prevent repeat errors rather than simply resolving them.</li><li>Collaborate with finance and operational stakeholders across international locations to improve processes and ways of working.</li><li>Oversee a smooth handover from the current AP Manager before their departure.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Proven experience managing an Accounts Payable function within a medium or large organisation.</li><li>Strong leadership skills with a track record of improving team performance and holding people accountable.</li><li>Experience leading change, implementing KPIs and driving process improvements.</li><li>Confident working within a multi-site, international environment.</li><li>Previous exposure to finance systems implementations or automation projects is highly desirable.</li></ul><h2>What's on Offer</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>£60,000-£65,000 salary depending on experience.</li><li>6-month fixed-term contract with an immediate start.</li><li>Hybrid working - 2 days per week in the Surbiton office.</li><li>On-site parking available (pre-booking required).</li><li>The opportunity to make a genuine impact on a finance function undergoing significant transformation.</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UG9wcHkuR3JhbnQuOTk3NDQuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-22T07:07:36Z

Purchase Ledger Manager

Surbiton, London
remote
Temporary
60000 - 70000 GBP / Yearly
<h1>Accounts Payable Manager</h1>6 Month Fixed-Term ContractLocation: Surbiton (Hybrid - 2 days office, 3 days home)Salary: £60,000-£70,000<h2>The Opportunity</h2>An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to join a growing international business during a significant period of transformation.This role has a clear mandate to stabilise, improve and lead the Accounts Payable function across a complex multi-entity, multi-currency environment. You'll be responsible for driving team performance, strengthening controls, embedding accountability and delivering sustainable process improvements, while supporting ongoing automation and systems initiatives.Managing a team of 12, you'll work closely with stakeholders across 25 international locations, making this an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, change-focused environment.<h2>Key Responsibilities</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>Lead, coach and develop the Accounts Payable team, creating a high-performing culture.</li><li>Manage two Team Leaders and support the wider AP function through change.</li><li>Introduce and monitor KPIs to improve service levels, accountability and performance.</li><li>Ensure invoices and supplier payments are processed accurately and on time.</li><li>Review aged creditors, parked invoices and outstanding exceptions, driving timely resolution.</li><li>Strengthen financial controls, governance and compliance across the AP process.</li><li>Standardise purchase order and invoice processes across multiple entities and regions.</li><li>Lead continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities for automation and reducing manual processes.</li><li>Work collaboratively with finance and operational stakeholders to resolve root causes and implement long-term solutions.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2>You'll bring proven experience leading an Accounts Payable function, ideally within a shared services or international business environment. You'll be a confident people manager with a track record of improving KPIs, driving operational change and developing high-performing teams.Experience within multi-entity, multi-currency organisations is essential, and exposure to SAP S/4HANA or Microsoft Dynamics would be advantageous.<h2>What's on Offer</h2><ul data-spread="false"><li>£60,000-£70,000 salary</li><li>6-month fixed-term contract</li><li>Hybrid working (2 days in the Surbiton office)</li><li>On-site parking available (pre-booking required)</li><li>The opportunity to lead a genuine finance transformation project with lasting impact</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/UG9wcHkuR3JhbnQuNDcxNTMuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-09-22T12:45:00Z

Billing Clerk

London, London
remote
Contract
15 - 18 GBP / Hourly
Robert Half Finance & Accounting are partnering with a Leading Legal Business in London to recruit an immediate, Interim Billings Clerk for 3 months.Role:Our client is looking for an immediate interim Billings Clerk to assist them for 3 months. You will be responsible for following duties:<ul><li>WIP management - Assist Project Leads on managing their WIP throughout the life of their respective matters, providing ad hoc reports and reviewing regularly. This may involve reallocating WIP between files or processing write offs after approval with the CFO</li><li>Invoicing - raising periodic bills at the request of Project Leads and ensuring all bills that are required to be raised are completed before we close the sales ledger on working day two post month end. Ensure invoices are raised in accordance with our internal billing requirements, on time, and accurately that meet the needs of our clients, allowing them to swiftly pay them</li><li>Approval and Sending of invoices - Chase for bill approvals and deal with any required amendments whilst working with fee earners. Ensure bills are sent out to clients within two days of posting</li><li>VAT compliance - ensuring we remain compliant with HMRC regulations</li><li>Disbursement ledger - Where overlap is required, ensure that the Purchase Ledger is accurately maintained and disbursements and expenses are coded promptly and correctly to matters to allow them to be billed to clients promptly Assist the expense management team in coding and posting disbursements to matters so they can be included on bills.</li><li>Purchase orders - allocating supplier POs to our invoices to ensure payment is not delay. This can be on external systems.</li><li>Responsible for posting client/office receipts daily and notifying relevant people</li><li>Client to office transfers (CTOs) - collating information and processing client to office transfers regularly, including payments in line with the SRA guidelines.</li><li>Responsible for the monthly closure of the sales ledger and assist with WIP valuation</li><li>File closure - closing down files after clearing all balances to ensure we remain compliant. Work alongside the Compliance team to achieve this.</li></ul> Profile:The successful interim Billings Clerk will have 1+ years experience. You must be immediate or 1 weeks notice to be considered for this role.Salary & Benefits:This role is paying between £15-£18p/h + Holiday (DOE)Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/SGFycnkuU3RvcmV5LjQwOTY3LjEwOTIzQHJoaS5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif">
2026-09-30T09:05:22Z

Accounts Assistant

Kensington and Chelsea, London
remote
Permanent
35000 - 45000 GBP / Yearly
Accounts Assistant / BookkeeperLocation: South Kensington, London (Onsite working) Salary: £35,000 to £45,000 Experience Required/ software: min 3 years' experience (ideally within construction/ real estate or property) Software: Xero experience essential About the RoleThis is an excellent opportunity to join a growing real estate investment firm and support the finance function.The successful candidate will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records across the businesses, taking ownership of day-to-day bookkeeping, purchase ledger management, supplier payments, bank reconciliations, and subcontractor administration. The role has a strong focus on Construction Industry Scheme (CIS) compliance, VAT treatment, and the Domestic Reverse Charge within a construction and development environment.Working closely with the Finance Manager and wider development team, you will contribute to the efficient running of the finance function and support the delivery of both construction and investment projects. Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage day-to-day bookkeeping activities across multiple entities using Xero.</li><li>Process and code purchase invoices accurately, ensuring correct treatment of CIS, VAT, and Domestic Reverse Charge transactions.</li><li>Prepare and submit monthly CIS returns, including subcontractor verification, deduction calculations, and issuing payment and deduction statements.</li><li>Maintain accurate subcontractor records and ensure ongoing CIS compliance.</li><li>Assist with the preparation of quarterly VAT returns and support VAT compliance across construction, development, and property investment activities.</li><li>Perform regular bank reconciliations, supplier statement reconciliations, and general ledger reviews.</li><li>Support project costing and allocation reviews to ensure accurate financial reporting and project-level cost visibility.</li><li>Manage supplier and subcontractor payment runs in accordance with company procedures.</li><li>Liaise with suppliers, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders to resolve invoice, payment, and account queries efficiently.</li><li>Support month-end close processes, reporting requirements, and ad hoc finance projects as required.</li><li> </li></ul>Candidate Requirements<ul><li>3 years' accounting, bookkeeping, or finance experience within the construction industry.</li><li>Ideal working knowledge of CIS regulations and VAT, including the Domestic Reverse Charge.</li><li>MUST HAVE - Hands-on working experience using XERO.</li></ul>Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice.<img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/TW9sbGllLkRlbmVlZmVQb3J0ZXIuNjM1NzAuMTA5MjNAcmhpLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
2026-08-17T16:43:06Z

13 results for Purchase Ledger Clerk in Southend, Southend-on-Sea