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£24k-£30k
Typical base salary
12 wks
Replacement guarantee
Accuracy
Ask how they ensure invoices and payments are right first time.
Volume handling
Probe how they cope with a high volume of invoices to deadline.
Supplier manner
They deal with supplier queries. Look for a helpful, clear approach.
How to run the hire
1. Define the volume
Be clear on the invoice volumes and any system.
2. Score for accuracy and speed
Weight reliable, accurate processing at volume.
3. Move quickly
These roles fill fast.
4. Set a short task
A matching or data task shows their accuracy.
5. Reference reliability
Confirm they processed accurately and on time.
Fees typically run 15-18% of first-year salary, capped and agreed upfront.
Nothing is due until your hire starts.
Usually 2-5 weeks.
The pool is broad, so we focus on screening for accuracy and reliability.
A Purchase Ledger Clerk manages the money a business owes suppliers - processing and matching invoices, reconciling supplier statements, and preparing payment runs.
They keep the purchase ledger accurate and suppliers paid correctly.
Purchase ledger handles money owed to suppliers; sales ledger handles money owed by customers.
Some roles cover both, and we'll scope which yours needs.
Try: How do you handle a high volume of invoices accurately?
What do you do when an invoice doesn't match the order?
How do you prepare a payment run? and How do you handle a supplier query?
Yes, across a broad range of industries.
We match volume and system experience to your setup.
Tell us about your role and a specialist finance recruiter will call you. No fee until your hire starts.
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