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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