Your New Company

A well-established organisation based in Peterborough is seeking a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join its busy finance team on an initial 12-week temporary assignment. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience within a large, supportive finance function where training, collaboration and flexibility are highly valued.

Your New Role

As a Purchase Ledger Assistant, you will support the efficient processing of supplier invoices and help ensure payments are made accurately and on time. Working within a high-volume environment, you will play a key role in maintaining strong supplier relationships and supporting the wider finance team.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing a high volume of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and goods received notes.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies.
• Managing supplier and internal stakeholder queries.
• Investigating invoice exceptions and following through to resolution.
• Maintaining accurate supplier records and financial data.
• Supporting payment preparation and accounts administration activities.
• Assisting the wider finance team during busy periods.

What You'll Need to Succeed

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience within Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable, Finance Administration or Accounts Assistant positions.
• Experience processing invoices within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Confidence using finance systems and Microsoft Excel.

What You'll Get in Return

• £14.07 per hour.
• Full-time hours, 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday (flexible start and finish times)
• Hybrid working available following successful completion of training.
• Initially 3-4 days per week in the Peterborough office, reducing to 2-3 days once fully trained.
• Friendly and supportive team environment.
• Immediate start available.
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a large finance function.

Interested? If you have experience within Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable, Invoice Processing or Finance Administration and are available at short notice, we'd love to hear from you.

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