Finance Assistant - Purchase Ledger

Job Title: Temporary Finance Assistant – Purchase Ledger
Location: Peterborough, UK
Job Type: Temporary, Full-time
Salary: £12.30ph
About the Role
Are you detail-oriented with a passion for numbers? We are seeking a proactive Temporary Finance Administrator to join our clients Purchase Ledger team in Peterborough. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to gain valuable experience within a finance department and support our team with day-to-day purchase ledger activities.
Key Responsibilities

• Invoice Processing: Timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices, ensuring data integrity.
• Reconciliations: Carry out regular supplier statement reconciliations to ensure the ledger remains up to date.
• Payment Runs: Assist in preparing and processing supplier payment runs, managing deadlines and ensuring accuracy.
• Query Resolution: Respond to internal and supplier queries, maintaining strong communication to resolve any discrepancies promptly.
• General Ledger Maintenance: Support the team with maintaining accurate purchase ledger records and assisting with month-end close tasks.

About You
To succeed in this role, you should have:

• Previous Experience: Ideally, experience in a finance or accounts role, particularly within a purchase ledger environment.
• Attention to Detail: Strong accuracy skills and the ability to process data carefully.
• Organisational Skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Communication: Clear and professional communication skills to interact with suppliers and internal teams.
• IT Proficiency: Comfortable with MS Office (particularly Excel) and experience with accounting software is a plus.

Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Anne Corder Recruitment Ltd, your personal data may be added to our database as part of the application process. Our privacy policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.  Your details will be reviewed by one of our Recruitment Partners and we will contact you again within 5 working days if your application is to be progressed further.