Purchase Ledger
| Posting date: | 01 April 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 May 2026 |
| Location: | Batley, West Yorkshire, WF17 4LE |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4785326_1775062186 |
Summary
Due to an unexpected period of sickness leave, we have an urgent requirement for a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join a friendly finance team on a temporary basis. This is a great opportunity to step into a fast‑paced environment within a successful business.
The Role
You'll work closely with the Finance and Accounting team to ensure accurate and timely processing of financial transactions. This role is ideal for someone with strong purchase ledger experience who is confident working at pace and can support the team from day one.
Key Responsibilities
- General office administration, including filing and maintaining accurate records
- Processing purchase ledger invoices and credit notes in line with company policies
- Preparing and processing payments within agreed terms
- Managing petty cash requests across our store network
- Supporting the wider finance function, including the Purchase Ledger and Customer Accounts teams
What you will need to succeed We are specifically looking for candidates who can demonstrate:
- Strong experience in purchase ledger / accounts payable
- Excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work at pace and manage high‑volume invoicing
- Confident use of accounting systems and Excel
In return:
- You will be employed on a temporary basis for 4-5 weeks, could extend depending on the sickness circumstances.
- On site parking
- Friendly team
- 37.5 hours per week 9:00 - 17:00
What you need to do now
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