About this role
The Opportunity
A growing business in the Frome area is seeking an experienced Interim Purchase Ledger Clerk to provide short-term support within its finance team. This is a hands-on assignment focused on improving ledger accuracy, resolving outstanding supplier issues and supporting the efficient management of the purchase ledger function.The successful candidate will be highly organised, detail-focused and comfortable working through a backlog while maintaining strong relationships with both suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Managing and monitoring a busy purchase ledger inboxAllocating incoming emails and queries to the appropriate internal contactsReconciling supplier statements and ensuring accounts are up to dateInvestigating and resolving invoice, payment and account discrepanciesIdentifying and clearing aged items across the purchase ledgerTidying and maintaining supplier accounts to improve ledger accuracyLiaising with suppliers and colleagues to resolve outstanding queriesSupporting the wider finance team with transactional finance duties as requiredEnsuring accurate record keeping and adherence to finance processes Skills & Experience Required
Previous experience within a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable roleStrong supplier reconciliation experienceProven ability to investigate and resolve discrepanciesExcellent attention to detail and organisational skillsConfident communicator with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levelsGood Excel and finance system knowledgeAble to work independently and quickly get up to speed in a new environment What's on Offer?
Immediate start availableFlexible short-term assignmentFriendly and supportive finance teamOpportunity to make a visible impact by improving ledger accuracy and resolving outstanding issuesConvenient Frome location What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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