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 inbox
Allocating incoming emails and queries to the appropriate internal contacts
Reconciling supplier statements and ensuring accounts are up to date
Investigating and resolving invoice, payment and account discrepancies
Identifying and clearing aged items across the purchase ledger
Tidying and maintaining supplier accounts to improve ledger accuracy
Liaising with suppliers and colleagues to resolve outstanding queries
Supporting the wider finance team with transactional finance duties as required
Ensuring accurate record keeping and adherence to finance processes
Skills & Experience Required
Previous experience within a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role
Strong supplier reconciliation experience
Proven ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
Confident communicator with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels
Good Excel and finance system knowledge
Able to work independently and quickly get up to speed in a new environment
What's on Offer?
Immediate start available
Flexible short-term assignment
Friendly and supportive finance team
Opportunity to make a visible impact by improving ledger accuracy and resolving outstanding issues
Convenient 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.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
