Temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk

Our client is seeking an experienced, detail-oriented, and proactive Temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their busy finance team. This role is crucial in ensuring the smooth and accurate processing of all company purchases and supplier payments. The ideal candidate will be able to hit the ground running, work with high volumes of transactions, and possess excellent organisational and communication skills.

Please note this is an ongoing temporary role expected to last 10-12 weeks with an immediate start required.

• Invoice Processing:
  Processing a high volume of supplier invoices, credit notes, and staff expenses accurately and efficiently.
• Matching and Coding:
  Performing 3-way matching of invoices to purchase orders (POs) and goods received notes (GRNs), and accurately coding overhead invoices to the correct ledger accounts and cost centres.
• Payment Runs:
  Preparing and executing weekly/monthly payment runs (BACS, cheques), ensuring all payments are correctly authorised and made on time.
• Reconciliations:
  Performing monthly supplier statement reconciliations and resolving any discrepancies promptly.
• Query Resolution:
  Investigating and resolving all purchase ledger and supplier payment queries, communicating professionally with both internal departments and external suppliers.
• Data Maintenance:
  Setting up new supplier accounts and accurately maintaining existing vendor details within the accounting system.
• Filing & Archiving:
  Maintaining an organised and comprehensive purchase ledger filing system (physical and electronic) for all documentation.
• Month-End Support:
  Assisting the wider finance team with month-end procedures, including accruals and ledger closings, as required.

• Proven, recent experience in a Purchase Ledger/Accounts Payable role.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Familiarity with standard accounting software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for dealing with suppliers and colleagues.
• Highly organised, methodical, and self-disciplined, with a strong ability to manage a busy workload and meet strict deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as a strong team player.
• Experience with high-volume invoice processing.
• Knowledge of basic double-entry bookkeeping principles.

Hours for this role are 8am-5pm Monday to Friday.

• Weekly pay via Elite
• Holiday pay
• Free parking

Please note we will require a copy of your UK rights to work before an application can be progressed.

Due to the unprecedented volume of response, we are currently receiving, regrettably we are no longer able to respond to every application individually. If you have not heard back from us within 48 hours, please assume your application for this role has been unsuccessful. We do read each CV carefully and if the situation changes or another potentially suitable role becomes active, we will be back in contact.