We are recruiting for an experienced Purchase Ledger Assistant for a local business in the centre of St Albans. You will be working within a friendly and supportive team who are responsible for processing and incoming and outgoing expenditure for the business. This role is a 2-3 month temporary contract. Start date: 14th April What’s in it for you: * Salary: £29k equivalent hourly rate, plus holiday pay * Hours: 17.5 hours/2.5 days per week – ideally across Tues-Thurs * Opportunity to work in a great team for a lovely local business Key Responsibilities: Purchase Ledger tasks * Posting supplier invoices/matching to purchase orders * Posting employee expenses * Checking all details for errors Cash Book Payments * Weekly payment runs, paying invoices and allocating to supplier accounts * Paying Direct Debits/Standing Orders * Assessing and analysing as appropriate for any relevant questions around payment Cash Book Receipts * Receiving, allocating and analysing receipts * Receiving, allocating, checking and analysing relative fees * Receiving and allocating sundry receipts for other areas General Ledger * Posting of month-end journals as required * Payroll and staff journals Staff Support * Documenting and improving processes * Answering financial questions from staff, suppliers and others * Responding to requests for payme...