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 Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
• Preparing and processing weekly and monthly payment runs
• Managing supplier queries via telephone and email
• Setting up and maintaining supplier accounts and records
• Ensuring invoices are authorised in line with company procedures
• Supporting month-end activities and reporting requirements
• Monitoring outstanding invoices and identifying overdue balances
• Assisting the wider finance team with ad hoc administrative duties

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience within a Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable or Finance Assistant position
• Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build relationships with suppliers and colleagues
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Experience with accounting systems such as Sage, SAP, Oracle, Xero, Dynamics or similar would be advantageous

Person Specification

• Positive and proactive attitude
• Reliable and dependable team player
• Able to work independently and collaboratively
• Eager to learn and develop within a financial environment
• Professional and confident communication style

Ideal BackgroundThis role could be a great fit for candidates currently working as a:

• Purchase Ledger Assistant
• Purchase Ledger Clerk
• Accounts Payable Assistant
• Finance Assistant
• Accounts Assistant
• Junior Accountant

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