Temporary Accounts Assistant / Purchase Ledger Clerk in Leicester

Your new company
Hays Accountancy & Finance are supporting an organisation based between Bury St Edmunds and Sudbury who are looking for temporary finance support as they implement new accountancy software and the temp will assist the team with purchase ledger processing.

Your new role
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong purchase ledger experience who can hit the ground running, ideally using NetSuite or Sage experience. You will manage supplier transactions, support month-end routines, and maintain accurate supplier records to ensure timely and accurate payments. Your typical duties will involve:

• Process and code supplier invoices accurately and promptly.
• Match purchase orders, goods receipts, and invoices; resolve mismatches and discrepancies.
• Enter supplier credits, adjustments and expense claims.
• Schedule, prepare and process supplier payments (BACS, CHAPS, cheques) and maintain payment logs.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate outstanding balances.
• Maintain and update supplier master data and purchase ledger records.
• Liaise with procurement, receiving and internal stakeholders to resolve queries.
• Support month-end and ad-hoc reporting, including accruals and prepayments related to purchases.
• Assist with supplier onboarding and documentation checks.
• Support continuous improvement of purchase ledger processes and system use.

What you\’ll need to succeed – You will be immediately available and have experience of high volume and complex purchase ledger processing, as the business has many cost-centres and PO numbers.
Due to their location, you will need to have your own transport, as they are based between Sudbury and Bury St Edmunds, and they are looking for an experienced accounts assistant who can give commitment to this 6-week temporary finance job which will take you up to Christmas.

What you\’ll get in return – As this is a temporary accounts assistant / purchase ledger clerk, you will be paid circa £16.00 – £17.00 per hour depending on your experience.

What you need to do now
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Desired Skills and Experience
Process and code supplier invoices accurately and promptly.
Match purchase orders, goods receipts, and invoices; resolve mismatches and discrepancies.
Enter supplier credits, adjustments and expense claims.
Schedule, prepare and process supplier payments (BACS, CHAPS, cheques) and maintain payment logs.
Reconcile supplier statements and investigate outstanding balances.
Maintain and update supplier master data and purchase ledger records.
Liaise with procurement, receiving and internal stakeholders to resolve queries.
Support month-end and ad-hoc reporting, including accruals and prepayments related to purchases.
Assist with supplier onboarding and documentation checks.
Support continuous improvement of purchase ledger processes and system use.

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