Purchase Ledger Assistant

Employer: Cummins Mellor Recruitment

Location: Blackburn, North West England, GB

Salary: GBP 14.0 - 15.0

Job type: FULL_TIME, CONTRACTOR, Work From Home

Posted: 2026-07-02T00:00:00Z

Sector: Administration & Office

Job Description

Blackburn Full time | Temporary Cummins Mellor are working exclusively with a highly successful and well-established business to recruit a Temporary Purchase Ledger Clerk for an initial 12-week assignment. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a respected organisation and gain experience within a busy, fast-paced finance function. You'll be joining a supportive team environment where you'll play an important role in ensuring the smooth running of the purchase ledger process. If you're available at short notice and enjoy working in a high-volume finance environment, this assignment offers the opportunity to add an impressive employer to your CV whilst making an immediate contribution. Key Responsibilities Processing high volumes of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently Matching, batching and coding invoices Supplier statement reconciliations Resolving supplier queries and investigating discrepancies Managing outstanding purchase orders and following up approvals Supporting weekly payment runs Credit card and expense reconciliations Producing reconciliation reports and assisting with finance administration Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc tasks as required About You Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role Strong attention to detail and organisational skills Experience reconciling supplier accounts and resolving queries Comfortable working in a high-volume environment Good Excel and finance systems knowledge Able to hit the ground running with minimal supervision What's on Offer Initial 12-week temporary assignment Immediate start available Hybrid working arrangements Competitive hourly rate Opportunity to gain experience with a highly regarded employer Friendly and supportive finance team For a confidential discussion or to apply, please get in touch.

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