Purchase Ledger Clerk

Immediate Start required.

The Role

We’re working with a well-established organisation looking to appoint a Finance Assistant to join their central finance function on a temporary basis for 3 months.

This is a varied role with a strong focus on purchase ledger, where you’ll be responsible for ensuring supplier invoices, payments and financial transactions are processed accurately and in a timely manner. You’ll also support the wider finance team and play a key role in maintaining strong financial controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices, ensuring accurate coding and VAT treatment
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and resolving any discrepancies
• Preparing and assisting with supplier payment runs
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating outstanding queries
• Processing expenses, petty cash and purchase card transactions
• Supporting cash and card reconciliations across multiple sites
• Monitoring finance inboxes and responding to supplier/internal queries
• Assisting with month-end tasks, including reconciliations and accruals
• Supporting VAT processing and audit requests
• Providing ad hoc support across the wider finance team when needed

About You

• Previous experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role