Purchase Ledger Part-time

Hays Business Support • Temporary • Burgess Hill, West Sussex, England, United Kingdom • £15.41 - £16.41 / hour • 10h ago

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

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