Purchase Ledger

Description:

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

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