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 • Comfortable processing high volumes of invoices • Experience with reconciliations and supplier query resolution • Familiar with finance systems and Excel • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills • Able to manage workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment • Confident communicator, able to build relationships internally and externally What’s on Offer • A varied finance role with exposure across the wider finance function • Supportive and collaborative team environment • Opportunity to develop and broaden your finance skillset