Purchase Ledger Controller

Confidential; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working after training

Immediate start

Job summary

Confidential in Peterborough is seeking an Accounts Payable Team Member on a 12-week temporary contract. Hybrid working available after training; 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Immediate start and an office-based setup with 3-4 days in the office initially, moving to 2-3 days after training.

You will process supplier invoices, reconcile statements, and handle payment queries with a focus on accuracy and timely payments. SAP S/4HANA experience is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Payable environment and end-to-end processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Good communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Deal with invoice and payment queries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Match invoices against purchase orders, service entries and goods receipt notes.
• Ensure invoices are coded correctly and authorised.
• Process credits and corrections where required.
• Maintain accurate supplier records and accounts.
• Support the wider finance team with ad hoc tasks.
• Ensure supplier payments are processed correctly and within timescales.

Skills

Accounts Payable

End-to-end AP

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

MS Office

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Location: Peterborough (Hybrid Working)
Contract: Temporary, initially 12 weeks
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Pay Rate: £14.07 per hour

About the Role

We are currently seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Team Member to join our finance team on an initial 12-week temporary contract.

The role is based from our Peterborough office, with hybrid working available once training has been completed and the successful candidate is fully up to speed. Initially, you will be required to work 3-4 days per week in the office, moving to 2-3 days per week following successful completion of training.

Key Responsibilities

As an Accounts Payable Team Member, you will be responsible for:

• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies.
• Dealing with invoice and payment queries from both internal and external stakeholders.
• Matching invoices against purchase orders, service entries and goods receipt notes.
• Ensuring all invoices are coded correctly and authorised in line with company procedures.
• Processing credits and corrections where required.
• Maintaining accurate supplier records and accounts.
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc tasks as required.
• Ensuring supplier payments are processed correctly and within agreed timescales.

Skills & Experience Required

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous experience working within an Accounts Payable environment.
• A strong understanding of end-to-end Accounts Payable processes.
• Experience processing invoice credits, corrections and resolving payment queries.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Good communication skills with the ability to liaise effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Confidence working within finance systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable

• Experience of using SAP S/4 HANA would be advantageous, although this is not essential.

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £14.07 per hour.
• Hybrid working after successful completion of training.
• Opportunity to join a supportive finance team.
• Immediate start available.