Purchase Ledger

Posted 2 days 8 hours ago by Macildowie Recruitment and Retention

£19,200 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Temporary Jobs
Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Job Description
Temporary Purchase Ledger Assistant (30 Hours Per Week)

Hybrid Working Immediate Start Fixed-Term Temporary Assignment

The Opportunity

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an immediately available Purchase Ledger Assistant to join a well-established organisation on a temporary basis. This role is expected to last for approximately 8 weeks while the business recruits for a longer-term fixed-term contract position.

Working 30 hours per week, this position would suit someone with previous purchase ledger or accounts payable experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced finance environment and is able to hit the ground running.

Following an initial training period, the role will offer a 50/50 hybrid working split between home and the office.

Key Responsibilities

As part of the finance team, you will support the day-to-day purchase ledger function, including:

  • Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.

  • Matching, batching and coding invoices.

  • Assisting with supplier statement reconciliations.

  • Resolving supplier invoice queries and liaising with internal departments.

  • Maintaining accurate supplier account records.

  • Supporting payment run preparation.

  • Ensuring financial records are kept accurate and up to date.

  • Assisting with general finance administration as required.

  • Supporting the wider finance team during a busy recruitment period.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

  • Previous experience within Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable.

  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads.

  • Good communication skills and a collaborative approach.

  • Experience using finance systems and Microsoft Excel.

  • The ability to work independently following initial training.

What's on Offer?

  • 30 hours per week

  • Immediate start available (within the next week)

  • Initial 8-week temporary assignment

  • Hybrid working following training (50% office / 50% home)

  • Opportunity to gain experience within a supportive finance team

  • Competitive hourly rate

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