Purchase Ledger Clerk (Temp)

Confidential; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Hays Accountancy & Finance is supporting a well-established organisation in Central Cambridge by recruiting a Purchase Ledger Clerk on a temporary basis for around 8 weeks.

The role offers a 4-day week and flexible part-time hours, with a focus on accuracy, supplier payments, and financial controls within a collaborative finance team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience processing invoices in a busy finance environment.
• Good communication and supplier relationship skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices with accuracy.
• Match, batch and code invoices and resolve discrepancies.
• Reconcile supplier statements and respond to queries.
• Prepare payment runs and ensure timely payments.
• Maintain supplier records and assist month-end tasks.
• Support the wider finance team as required.

Skills

Purchase Ledger

Accounts Payable

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Your new company
Hays Accountancy & Finance are delighted to be supporting a well-established and respected organisation in Central Cambridge, who are seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their finance team on a temporary basis for approximately 8 weeks. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional looking for a flexible part-time position, working 4 days per week within a supportive and collaborative finance environment.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will take ownership of the purchase ledger function, ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time while maintaining excellent financial controls. Key responsibilities will include:

• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices
• Matching, batching and coding invoices
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries
• Preparing payment runs
• Investigating and resolving invoice discrepancies
• Maintaining accurate supplier records
• Assisting with month-end purchase ledger activities
• Supporting the wider finance team as required

What you’ll need to succeed:

• Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role
• Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
• Experience processing invoices within a busy finance environment
• Good communication skills and the ability to build strong supplier relationships
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively

As this is a temporary purchase ledger job, you will be paid an hourly rate of circa £15.00 - £17.00 per hour depending on experience. The role is based in Central Cambridge location with excellent transport links and working a 4-day week.

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