Remote Recruitment

Purchase Ledger Clerk

South Africa full-time Entry R23,000 - R25,000
full-time Entry level Technology & IT Salary listed Curated
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About the role

Salary: R23 000 – R25 000 per month
Remote Recruitment is hiring a Purchase Ledger Clerk for a UK-based employer, fully remote from South Africa.
Role overview
Remote Recruitment places South African talent with UK employers, and this is a full-time, 100% remote position working UK business hours. In this role, you will own the purchase ledger, from supplier invoice to approved payment, for a UK company. You will join a friendly team, work with clear processes, and have the support you need to do your best work from home.
We look for people who are dependable, communicate clearly and take pride in getting the details right. If that sounds like you, we would love to hear from you, whatever your background.
Key responsibilities

Enter supplier invoices accurately into the ledger

Match invoices to orders and delivery notes

Resolve invoice queries with suppliers

Prepare payment proposals for approval

Reconcile supplier statements to the ledger

What you'll need

Experience on a purchase ledger or accounts payable, with examples of accurate processing

Familiarity with Xero, QuickBooks or Sage

Good Excel skills

A reliable laptop, stable fibre internet and a quiet workspace

Availability for 09:00–17:00 UK time (11:00–19:00 SAST)

Nice to have

Experience with three-way matching

Familiarity with Dext or Hubdoc

Experience with UK VAT coding

What's on offer

A fixed monthly salary in rand

Full-time remote work from anywhere in South Africa

A long-term role with a UK employer

Training, support and room to grow

Apply today and tell us about a time your accuracy and reliability made a difference.
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Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Purchase Ledger Clerk role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Remote Recruitment?
  3. Which of Accounting, Excel and Human Resources have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. What have you learned quickly in a past role, project, or training experience?
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

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  • A recent example that proves your experience with Accounting, Excel and Human Resources.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

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  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Purchase Ledger Clerk role because I can bring practical experience in Accounting, Excel and Human Resources, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Remote Recruitment needs from this hire.

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