Purchase Ledger Assistant

Temporary Purchase Ledger AssistantDuration: Ongoing temporary assignment Location: Alton Area (Fully Office-Based) Salary: 14.00 - 15.00 per hour (depending on experience) Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, with some flexibility on start timesAbout the RoleThis position sits within a busy finance team and will suit an experienced Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable professional looking for an immediate opportunity.Key ResponsibilitiesProcessing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficientlyMatching invoices to purchase orders and delivery notesReconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepanciesPreparing and processing weekly and monthly payment runsManaging supplier queries via telephone and emailSetting up and maintaining supplier accounts and recordsEnsuring invoices are authorised in line with company proceduresSupporting month-end activities and reporting requirementsMonitoring outstanding invoices and identifying overdue balancesAssisting the wider finance team with ad hoc administrative dutiesSkills and Experience RequiredPrevious experience within a Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable or Finance Assistant positionStrong attention to detail and high levels of accuracyGood working knowledge of Microsoft ExcelExcellent organisational and time management skillsStrong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with suppliers and colleaguesAbility to prioritise workload and meet deadlinesExperience with accounting systems ..... full job details .....