Temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk

We're recruiting on behalf of a well-established business in Gateshead that is looking for an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join the finance team on a temporary basis.

This role has been created to provide additional support during a busy period, helping the team work through a backlog of purchase invoices. They're simply looking for someone with previous purchase ledger experience who can come in, get up to speed quickly and support the team.

• Processing high volumes of purchase invoices
• Managing the purchase ledger inbox
• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Resolving invoice queries
• Assisting with sales invoices and cash allocation when required
• Using Sage 50

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous Purchase Ledger or Accounts Assistant experience
• Experience working in a busy finance environment
• Good attention to detail
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Availability to start as soon as possible

This is an initial 3-month temporary assignment
, with the possibility of further opportunities as the business continues to develop its finance function.

If you're immediately available and looking for your next temporary finance role, we'd love to hear from you.