Temporary Purchase Ledger Assistant

Temporary Purchase Ledger Assistant
Starting: End of May
Duration: 5 months
Hours: Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm
Hourly Rate: £14.50
Based: Leith (fully office-based)

Our client is looking for an experienced Purchase Ledger Assistant to support their busy summer period. This is a fast paced hands on role within a collaborative finance team, playing a key part in ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time.

What You'll Do:

• Jointly manage and monitor the receipt of incoming supplier invoices


• Match supplier invoices to corresponding bookings


• Apply accurate coding to invoices


• Process invoices using the accounting system


• Handle supplier payments in a timely and accurate manner


• Raise queries and respond to queries from suppliers


• Work closely with colleagues and the management team in a dynamic environment

What We're Looking For:
To succeed in this role you will ideally have:

• Previous experience working with a Purchase Ledger essential


• A high level of attention to detail even during busy periods


• The ability to thrive in a fast paced and fluid working environment


• Experience using MS Excel and Outlook


• Strong numeracy skills


• Good interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues and suppliers


• An understanding of basic accounting principles


• The ability to hit the ground running or pick things up quickly due to the temporary nature of the role

By registering with Office Angels, you'll benefit from the support of a dedicated and experienced recruitment consultant, access to expert interview guidance, regular insights into the local job market, and ongoing feedback throughout your assignment and beyond.

Why Temp With Office Angels?
Working as a temp is a great way to explore different roles and industries while maintaining control over your work/life balance. Benefits include:

• Weekly pay


• 28 days paid annual leave (accrued weekly)


• Direct employment with Office Angels - we're always on hand to support you


• Access to high street discount vouchers


• Eye care vouchers and contributions towards glasses for VDU use


• Support with securing permanent roles and interview coaching


• Pension scheme option (with employer contributions)


• Statutory Sick Pay


• Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme


• Opportunities across our wider group of specialist recruitment businesses

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