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    Purchase Ledger

    Accounting
    Macildowie Recruitment and Retention
    Derbyshire
    Permanent
    Competitive
    On-Site

    Job Description

    Temporary Purchase Ledger Assistant (30 Hours Per Week) Hybrid Working Immediate Start Fixed-Term Temporary Assignment

    The Opportunity An excellent opportunity has arisen for an immediately available Purchase Ledger Assistant to join a well-established organisation on a temporary basis. This role is expected to last for approximately 8 weeks while the business recruits for a longer-term fixed-term contract position.

    Working 30 hours per week, this position would suit someone with previous purchase ledger or accounts payable experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced finance environment and is able to hit the ground running.

    Following an initial training period, the role will offer a 50/50 hybrid working split between home and the office.

    Key Responsibilities As part of the finance team, you will support the day-to-day purchase ledger function, including:

    • Processing high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.

    • Matching, batching and coding invoices.

    • Assisting with supplier statement reconciliations.

    • Resolving supplier invoice queries and liaising with internal departments.

    • Maintaining accurate supplier account records.

    • Supporting payment run preparation.

    • Ensuring financial records are kept accurate and up to date.

    • Assisting with general finance administration as required.

    • Supporting the wider finance team during a busy recruitment period.

    About You The successful candidate will ideally have:

    • Previous experience within Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable.

    • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

    • Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads.

    • Good communication skills and a collaborative approach.

    • Experience using finance systems and Microsoft Excel.

    • The ability to work independently following initial training.

    What's on Offer?

    • 30 hours per week

    • Immediate start available (within the next week)

    • Initial 8-week temporary assignment

    • Hybrid working following training (50% office / 50% home)

    • Opportunity to gain experience within a supportive finance team

    • Competitive hourly rate

    If you're immediately available and looking for your next temporary finance opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.

    Posted on August 12, 2026

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