Hays
Purchase Ledger Clerk

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Your New Company
Hays are working with a well-established organisation based in Cheltenham who are looking to recruit a Purchase Ledger Clerk on an initial 6-month contract. This is a busy role within a supportive finance team and offers a hybrid working pattern following the initial training period.
Your New Role
As Purchase Ledger Clerk, you will be responsible for supporting the finance team with the timely and accurate processing of a high volume of invoices.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing high volumes of purchase invoices
- Matching invoices to purchase orders and goods received notes
- Reconciling supplier statements
- Investigating and resolving invoice queries
- Preparing payment runs
- Managing supplier relationships and responding to queries
- Assisting with month-end duties as required
- Maintaining accurate supplier records and financial documentation
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What You'll Need to Succeed
- Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable position
- Comfortable working in a high-volume invoice processing environment
- Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
- Confident using finance systems and Excel
- Ability to work independently and manage deadlines
- Available to start at short notice or immediately
What You'll Get in Return
- Hybrid working arrangement
- Competitive hourly rate
- Immediate start available
- Friendly and supportive finance team
- Opportunity to gain experience within a busy and fast-paced organisation
- 6-month contract with potential for extension
- Knowledge of SAP would be highly desirable


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