Purchase Ledger Assistant
| Posting date: | 17 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £15.0 to £15.5 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive Rate |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 17 October 2025 |
| Location: | Durham, County Durham, TS1 1QA |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 4725291_1758115697 |
Summary
Purchase Ledger Assistant - Temporary to Fixed Term ContractLocation: Chester-Le-Street (Hybrid Working)
Equivalent Salary - £28,000 FTE
Immediate Start Required
Are you a detail-driven finance professional looking for your next opportunity? Our client, a well-established and forward-thinking company based in Chester-Le-Street, is seeking a proactive Purchase Ledger Assistant to join their finance team. This role starts on a temporary basis, with the potential to transition into a fixed-term contract for the right candidate.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing high volumes of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently
- Matching, batching, and coding invoices
- Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
- Assisting with payment runs and maintaining ledger integrity
- Liaising with internal departments and external suppliers
- Supporting month-end processes and reporting
Ideal Candidate
- Previous experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role
- Strong attention to detail and excellent numerical skills
- Good working knowledge of Sage and Excel
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Available to start immediately or at very short notice
What's on Offer
- Hybrid working model (split between office and home)
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Competitive hourly rate
- Opportunity to secure a longer-term contract
What you need to do now
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