Interim Purchase Ledger - 6 Weeks

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Frome; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd in Frome is seeking an interim Purchase Ledger Clerk to provide short-term support within the finance team, focusing on improving ledger accuracy and supplier relations.

This hands-on assignment covers reconciling supplier statements, resolving invoice discrepancies and backing up the wider finance function, with an emphasis on accuracy, organisation and timely communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role.
• Strong supplier reconciliation experience.
• Proven ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels.
• Good Excel and finance system knowledge.
• Able to work independently and quickly get up to speed in a new environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing and monitoring a busy purchase ledger inbox
• Allocating incoming emails and queries to the appropriate internal contacts
• Reconciling supplier statements and ensuring accounts are up to date
• Investigating and resolving invoice, payment and account discrepancies
• Identifying and clearing aged items across the purchase ledger
• Tidying and maintaining supplier accounts to improve ledger accuracy
• Liaising with suppliers and colleagues to resolve outstanding queries
• Supporting the wider finance team with transactional finance duties as required
• Ensuring accurate record keeping and adherence to finance processes

Skills

Purchase Ledger

Accounts Payable

Supplier reconciliation

Discrepancies investigation

Attention to detail

Stakeholder communication

Excel

Finance systems

Independent working

Tools

Finance software

Job description

£14 to £16 per hour, Up to £16.50/hr premium (incl. holiday pay)

Contract Type: Temporary

Hours: Full time

Disability Confident: No

Closing Date: 20/10/2026

About this job

The Opportunity A growing business in the Frome area is seeking an experienced Interim Purchase Ledger Clerk to provide short-term support within its finance team. This is a hands‑on assignment focused on improving ledger accuracy, resolving outstanding supplier issues and supporting the efficient management of the purchase ledger function.The successful candidate will be highly organised, detail‑focused and comfortable working through a backlog while maintaining strong relationships with both suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and monitoring a busy purchase ledger inbox
• Allocating incoming emails and queries to the appropriate internal contacts
• Reconciling supplier statements and ensuring accounts are up to date
• Investigating and resolving invoice, payment and account discrepancies
• Identifying and clearing aged items across the purchase ledger
• Tidying and maintaining supplier accounts to improve ledger accuracy
• Liaising with suppliers and colleagues to resolve outstanding queries
• Supporting the wider finance team with transactional finance duties as required
• Ensuring accurate record keeping and adherence to finance processes

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience within a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role
• Strong supplier reconciliation experience
• Proven ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Confident communicator with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels
• Good Excel and finance system knowledge
• Able to work independently and quickly get up to speed in a new environment

What’s on Offer?

• Immediate start available
• Flexible short‑term assignment
• Friendly and supportive finance team
• Opportunity to make a visible impact by improving ledger accuracy and resolving outstanding issues
• Convenient Frome location