TEMP PURCHASE LEDGER

Forrest Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Manchester is seeking a Temp Purchase Ledger to handle high volumes of purchase invoices and assist in various accounting tasks. The ideal candidate has over 18 months of experience in a similar role and is proficient in finance systems, particularly Excel. This position offers weekly pay and the potential for a permanent role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months proven experience in a Purchase Ledger role, ideally within a large or high-volume organisation.
• Strong understanding of invoice processing and accounting procedures.
• Confident working with finance systems and spreadsheets.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process high volumes of purchase invoices using in-house systems.
• Match, batch, and code invoices against POs.
• Manage supplier statement reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with payment runs and respond to supplier queries.
• Support month-end processes and maintain audit-ready records.

Skills

Invoice processing

Accounting procedures

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Job description

Job Overview Temp Purchase Ledger, Manchester City Centre. Immediate start, ongoing with strong view to permanent. £12.21 + DOE, weekly pay.

Responsibilities

• Accurately processing high volumes of purchase invoices using in-house systems
• Matching, batching, and coding invoices against POs
• Managing supplier statement reconciliations and resolving any discrepancies
• Assisting with payment runs and responding to supplier queries
• Supporting month-end processes and maintaining audit-ready records

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months proven experience in a Purchase Ledger role, ideally within a large or high-volume organisation
• Strong understanding of invoice processing and accounting procedures
• Confident working with finance systems and spreadsheets (Excel proficiency is a big plus!)
• Sharp attention to detail

To secure your name against this booking, contact Tara today on 0161 236 3600 or email your CV FAO: Tara to [e-mail]