Adecco
Accounts Payable Assistant (Purchase Ledger)
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Location: Telford
Applicants must be based in the area of Telford or be able to commute.
Hours: 30 Hours per Week
Contract: Temporary Contract 7 months (August 2026 - March 2027)
Pay Rate: £13.81 per Hour
Join Our Finance Team
We are currently seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Assistant / Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a busy Finance Team on a 7-month temporary contract in Telford.
This role is heavily focused on purchase ledger and accounts payable activities, making it ideal for someone with previous experience processing high volumes of invoices, managing supplier accounts and ensuring payments are made accurately and on time.
Working within a supportive finance team, you will play a key role in maintaining the smooth operation of the purchase ledger function and providing excellent service to suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
As An Accounts Payable Assistant, You Will
- Process and match supplier invoices accurately using both automated and manual systems.
- Ensure all expenditure is correctly authorised and allocated.
- Maintain the purchase ledger and ensure invoices are processed within agreed timescales.
- Prepare and process supplier payments in accordance with company procedures.
- Investigate and resolve supplier queries promptly and professionally.
- Perform supplier statement reconciliations and identify any discrepancies.
- Set up and maintain supplier accounts within the finance system.
- Support the wider Finance Team with reporting and administrative duties as required.
- Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
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About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
- A minimum of 2 years' purchase ledger or accounts payable experience.
- Previous experience processing high volumes of supplier invoices.
- Experience dealing with supplier queries and reconciliations.
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workload effectively.
- Excellent communication skills and a professional approach when dealing with suppliers and colleagues.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and finance systems.
Desirable
- AAT Level 3 qualification or currently studying towards AAT.
- Experience working within a busy finance department.
- Exposure to financial reporting or basic financial analysis.
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What's On Offer?
- Competitive hourly rate of £13.81 per hour
- Valuable experience within a well-established global organisation
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- Opportunity to broaden your finance experience and develop additional skills
- Immediate opportunity to make an impact within a busy purchase ledger function
If you have strong purchase ledger/accounts payable experience and are looking for your next temporary opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration.
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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