6 month Temporary Purchase Ledger Assistant

Duration: 6 months FTC

Location: Earlsfield / Hybrid following training

Up to £33,000pa

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic finance team? Our client, a leading organisation, is seeking a Purchase Ledger Administrator to join their team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. In this role, you will play a crucial part in integrating their recent acquisition, while also assisting with the day-to-day operations of the Purchase Ledger.

You will have the chance to work in a collaborative team environment, utilising your finance expertise to register, authorise, and process invoices, reconcile supplier statements, and perform supplier statement reconciliations. Additionally, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of payment runs, maintaining supplier master files, and handling supplier queries and payment requests.

• Assisting the Ledger Supervisor in the smooth running of all aspects of the Purchase Ledger.
• Importing, coding, and posting a high volume of invoices (both EDI and PDF) using our client's financial controls.
• Undertaking weekly BACS payment runs and managing ad hoc manual payments.
• Reconciling supplier statements and managing aged creditor listing.
• Maintaining accurate supplier master files and reconciling supplier direct debits.
• Handling supplier queries and providing assistance to the organisation's staff with purchase ledger issues.
• 3+ years of finance experience, preferably in a high-volume environment such as the retail sector.
• Strong knowledge of purchase ledger accounting and systems.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to work accurately under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficient in using Excel for statement reconciliation.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office products, including Word and Outlook.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Good telephone skills for resolving supplier queries.

If you are a proactive and detail-oriented individual looking for an opportunity to contribute to a growing organisation, then this is the role for you. Join our client's team and play a vital role in the continued improvement of their financial systems.

Apply now and be part of a thriving finance team. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity!

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