About this role
Your new company A leading organisation is seeking experienced Purchase Ledger Clerks to join its growing Transactional Finance team on a temporary basis.This is an exciting opportunity to join a business that is continuing to invest in its finance function, offering a varied role where no two days are the same and employees are encouraged to utilise their existing strengths whilst developing new skills.
Your new role You will join a busy finance team responsible for ensuring invoices, payments and supplier accounts are managed efficiently and accurately.Key duties will include:
Processing high volumes of purchase invoicesMatching, batching and coding invoicesManaging supplier queries and resolving issuesSupporting supplier payment runsCompleting supplier statement reconciliationsInvestigating and resolving account discrepanciesWorking closely with operational and finance teamsMaintaining accurate financial recordsProducing reports and analysing data using ExcelProviding support across wider transactional finance activities The team operates a flexible structure, allowing individuals to focus on areas where they can add the most value whilst gaining exposure across a broad range of transactional finance processes.We are keen to speak with candidates from Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable, Finance Assistant and wider Transactional Finance backgrounds. Whether your strengths lie in invoice processing, supplier queries, reconciliations, payments or reporting, the team adopts a flexible approach and will look to align responsibilities with your experience and skill set.This is an excellent opportunity for candidates looking to develop broader exposure across a large and supportive finance function.
What you'll need to succeed
Previous Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable, Finance Assistant or Transactional Finance experienceStrong understanding of invoice processing and supplier paymentsExperience working within a fast-paced finance environmentExcellent attention to detailStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsIntermediate Excel skills including Pivot Tables and LookupsAbility to prioritise workload and meet deadlines What you'll get in return
Initial assignment through to the end of January, with genuine potential for extension and permanent opportunitiesHybrid working (3 days office, 2 days home)Flexible working hours37.5-hour working weekOpportunity to join a growing transactional finance teamExposure to invoice processing, payments, reconciliations, reporting and query managementSupportive and collaborative team environmentFree on-site parkingCompetitive hourly rate based on your expectations and experience
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