Purchase Ledger Clerk

Hybrid Working | 3-Month Temporary Contract Competitive Hourly Rate Are you an experienced finance professional with a strong background in Accounts Payable? We're currently recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join a…

Hybrid Finance
Pay rate £15 – £16.50/hour
Job type Temporary
Posted 7 October 2026

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Hybrid Working | 3-Month Temporary Contract Competitive Hourly Rate

Are you an experienced finance professional with a strong background in Accounts Payable?

We're currently recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join a busy finance team on an initial 3-month temporary assignment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a fast-paced environment and takes pride in ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time.

To be successful in this role, applicants must have previous experience working with an ERP system within a finance environment and be confident managing purchase ledger processes using integrated finance software.

Key Responsibilities

* Processing and validating high volumes of purchase invoices.

* Matching invoices to purchase orders and resolving discrepancies.

* Investigating and resolving supplier queries.

* Reconciling supplier statements.

* Preparing and processing BACS payment runs.

* Ensuring all payments are accurate and authorised correctly.

* Supporting budget holders with financial information.

* Processing employee expenses in line with company policy.

* Assisting with finance system improvements and process enhancements.

* Providing support to the wider finance team as required.FI08 - Senior Finance Assistant - Creditor RP

What We're Looking For

* Previous experience within Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger, or Finance Administration.

* Experience processing supplier invoices and payment runs.

* Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills.

* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

* Strong ERP System knowledge - Essential

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