Interim Purchase Ledger - 6 Weeks

The Opportunity

A growing business in the Frome area is seeking an experienced Interim Purchase Ledger Clerk to provide short-term support within its finance team. This is a hands-on assignment focused on improving ledger accuracy, resolving outstanding supplier issues and supporting the efficient management of the purchase ledger function.The successful candidate will be highly organised, detail-focused and comfortable working through a backlog while maintaining strong relationships with both suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

Managing and monitoring a busy purchase ledger inbox Allocating incoming emails and queries to the appropriate internal contacts Reconciling supplier statements and ensuring accounts are up to date Investigating and resolving invoice, payment and account discrepancies Identifying and clearing aged items across the purchase ledger Tidying and maintaining supplier accounts to improve ledger accuracy Liaising with suppliers and colleagues to resolve outstanding queries Supporting the wider finance team with transactional finance duties as required Ensuring accurate record keeping and adherence to finance processes Skills & Experience Required

Previous experience within a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role Strong supplier reconciliation experience Proven ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills Confident communicator with the ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels Good Excel and finance system knowledge Able to work independently and quickly get up to speed in a new environment What's on Offer?

Immediate start available Flexible short-term assignment Friendly and supportive finance team Opportunity to make a visible impact by improving ledger accuracy and resolving outstanding issues Convenient Frome location What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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