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Purchase Ledger Part-time
- Aggregated by CV-Library
- Burgess Hill, West Sussex
- Temporary
- Full Time
- £31,200 - £33,280 Per Hour
Job Description
Your new company
An Education client is looking for purchase ledger interim support during term time, for a minimum of 6 months with the possibility to extend.
Part-time hours across 4 days
Your new role
To support the day-to-day running of the finance function. Reporting into the finance team, the role will take ownership of supplier payments, expense processing, reconciliations, financial reporting, and provide wider support across accounts payable, payroll, and finance operations.
Key Responsibilities
Process and manage high-volume supplier invoices, ensuring accurate coding and compliance with financial procedures.
Prepare and process supplier payment runs, maintaining strong supplier relationships and resolving queries.
Reconcile bank accounts, company card transactions, supplier statements, and petty cash.
Process staff expense claims and ensure adherence to internal policies.
Support VAT return preparation and provide financial information to budget holders.
Produce spend analysis and reports to support budgeting and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Maintain accurate financial records and audit-ready documentation.
Assist with continuous improvement initiatives to enhance financial processes and controls.
Collaborate closely with colleagues across finance, including accounts receivable and payroll, providing support where required.What you'll need to succeed
Previous experience within a purchase ledger, accounts payable, or finance assistant role.
Strong reconciliation and invoice processing skills.
Confident working with finance systems and Microsoft Excel.
Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities.
Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across departments and with external suppliers.
Proactive, team-oriented approach with a focus on continuous improvement.
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.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)
An Education client is looking for purchase ledger interim support during term time, for a minimum of 6 months with the possibility to extend.
Part-time hours across 4 days
Your new role
To support the day-to-day running of the finance function. Reporting into the finance team, the role will take ownership of supplier payments, expense processing, reconciliations, financial reporting, and provide wider support across accounts payable, payroll, and finance operations.
Key Responsibilities
Process and manage high-volume supplier invoices, ensuring accurate coding and compliance with financial procedures.
Prepare and process supplier payment runs, maintaining strong supplier relationships and resolving queries.
Reconcile bank accounts, company card transactions, supplier statements, and petty cash.
Process staff expense claims and ensure adherence to internal policies.
Support VAT return preparation and provide financial information to budget holders.
Produce spend analysis and reports to support budgeting and identify cost-saving opportunities.
Maintain accurate financial records and audit-ready documentation.
Assist with continuous improvement initiatives to enhance financial processes and controls.
Collaborate closely with colleagues across finance, including accounts receivable and payroll, providing support where required.What you'll need to succeed
Previous experience within a purchase ledger, accounts payable, or finance assistant role.
Strong reconciliation and invoice processing skills.
Confident working with finance systems and Microsoft Excel.
Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities.
Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across departments and with external suppliers.
Proactive, team-oriented approach with a focus on continuous improvement.
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.
Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)