Job Description

Interim Purchase Ledger Assistant | Guildford | 8 Weeks | Competitive Hourly Rate

We’re working with a fast-paced, international business in Guildford who are looking for an experienced Purchase Ledger Assistant to join their finance team on an 8-week interim assignment.

This is a hands-on role within a busy finance operations environment where accuracy, pace and attention to detail are key.

The Role

You’ll be supporting day-to-day purchase ledger activity, ensuring invoices, payments and reconciliations are processed accurately and on time.

Key responsibilities include:

Processing and coding high-volume purchase invoices

Matching, batching and posting invoices

Supplier statement reconciliations

Investigating and resolving invoice queries and discrepancies

Supporting payment runs and ensuring accuracy of data

Maintaining accurate ledger records across systems

Assisting with expense processing where required

Supporting month-end close activity within AP

Liaising with internal teams and suppliers to resolve issues quickly

What We’re Looking For

Previous experience in Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Confident working with high-volume transactional processing

Good Excel skills and comfortable using finance systems

Organised, reliable and able to meet tight deadlines

Strong communication skills when dealing with suppliers and internal teams

Able to hit the ground running in a fast-moving environment

Why Apply?

This is a great opportunity to step into a busy finance team where you can make an immediate impact from day one. You’ll be joining a supportive environment with plenty going on, perfect for someone who enjoys getting stuck into transactional finance work and keeping things running smoothly.

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