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 If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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