Purchase Ledger Clerk - 3 month FTC in Peterborough

Location: Peterborough area (PE6)

Salary: £27,000 - £33,000 per annum
Contract: Minimum 3-month Fixed-Term Contract
Hours: 37.5 hours per week (flexi - hours)
Working pattern: Hybrid - 3 days on-site
Start: ASAP

Your new company

You will be joining an established organisation based north of Peterborough who are looking to recruit an experienced Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger Clerk on an initial 3-month fixed-term contract.This is an urgent requirement due to an unexpected absence within the team, so they are looking for someone who can join them as soon as possible.You'll become part of an established and supportive finance team, working closely with the Finance Manager and wider transactional finance function.
The organisation offers hybrid working, on-site parking and flexible working hours.

Your new role

Reporting into the finance team, you will take responsibility for a varied Accounts Payable and transactional finance workload.Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing and checking supplier invoices
• Matching invoices to goods received notes and obtaining the appropriate approvals
• Preparing supplier payments via BACS
• Maintaining accurate records of invoices, payments and approvals
• Recording supplier payments within the ERP system
• Processing supplier debit notes for rejected or returned stock
• Reconciling supplier statements
• Dealing with supplier queries via email and telephone
• Posting customer cash receipts
• Recording sales invoices
• Supporting month-end and year-end processing
• Assisting with internal and external audit requirements
• Supporting the wider finance team with additional transactional accounting duties as required

The role is 37.5 hours per week with flexible working. Core availability is required between 9.30am and 3.00pm, with flexibility around start and finish times depending on business requirements.You'll work on a hybrid basis with 3 days per week on-site, with the specific days agreed with the Finance Manager.

What you'll need to succeed

You'll ideally have around 3 years' previous experience within a similar Accounts Payable, Purchase Ledger or transactional finance position and be comfortable managing a busy workload with minimal supervision.You'll also ideally have:

• Previous Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger experience
• Experience working with an integrated ERP system
• Experience processing BACS and international payments
• Knowledge of VAT
• Basic bookkeeping knowledge
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word
• Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail
• The ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
• Confident communication skills when dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• GCSE Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent

What you'll get in return

You'll receive:

• £27,000 - £33,000 salary, dependent on experience
• An initial 3-month fixed-term contract
• Potential for the opportunity to continue beyond the initial contract
• Hybrid working with 2 days from home and 3 days on-site
• Flexible start and finish times around the core working hours
• Free on-site parking
• A supportive and established finance team
• A streamlined MS Teams interview process
• The opportunity to join quickly in an urgent and business-critical position

What you need to do now

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