Interim Purchase Ledger - 6 Weeks

Job description

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

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