Purchase Ledger

Your new company

A well-established organisation based in the local area is seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their finance team on a temporary basis. This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated account professional to support a busy finance function, ensuring the smooth and accurate processing of supplier invoices and payments.

Your new role

As a Temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk, you will be responsible for managing the purchase ledger function from start to finish. Key duties will include

• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
• Matching, batching and coding invoices
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries
• Managing supplier accounts and maintaining positive relationships
• Assisting with payment runs
• Handling invoice discrepancies and investigating outstanding issues
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc accounts duties as required
• Ensuring all records are maintained accurately and in line with company procedures

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience working in a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable position
• Strong knowledge of the end-to-end purchase ledger process
• Experience dealing with supplier queries and account reconciliations
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• The ability to work independently and manage a busy workload
• Experience using finance systems and Microsoft Excel
• Availability to start at short notice would be advantageous

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary equivalent of £28,000 - £30,000 per annum
• Ongoing support from your dedicated Hays consultant
• Valuable experience within a busy finance team
• Opportunity to build on your existing accounts experience
• Potential for the assignment to be extended depending on business requirements

What you need to do now


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