Interim Purchase Ledger Assistant | Guildford | 8 Weeks | Competitive Hourly Rate

We’re working with a fast-paced, international business in Guildford who are looking for an experienced Purchase Ledger Assistant to join their finance team on an 8-week interim assignment.

This is a hands-on role within a busy finance operations environment where accuracy, pace and attention to detail are key.

The Role

You’ll be supporting day-to-day purchase ledger activity, ensuring invoices, payments and reconciliations are processed accurately and on time.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing and coding high-volume purchase invoices
• Matching, batching and posting invoices
• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Investigating and resolving invoice queries and discrepancies
• Supporting payment runs and ensuring accuracy of data
• Maintaining accurate ledger records across systems
• Assisting with expense processing where required
• Supporting month-end close activity within AP
• Liaising with internal teams and suppliers to resolve issues quickly

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident working with high-volume transactional processing
• Good Excel skills and comfortable using finance systems
• Organised, reliable and able to meet tight deadlines
• Strong communication skills when dealing with suppliers and internal teams
• Able to hit the ground running in a fast-moving environment

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity to step into a busy finance team where you can make an immediate impact from day one. You’ll be joining a supportive environment with plenty going on, perfect for someone who enjoys getting stuck into transactional finance work and keeping things running smoothly.

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