Interim Senior Purchase Ledger Clerk - #2152135

The Opportunity

Most Purchase Ledger roles are about processing invoices.

This one is about taking control.

A well-established Bristol business is looking for an experienced Senior Purchase Ledger professional to join their finance team during a period of significant activity and transformation. This is a key role that sits at the heart of the finance function, giving you exposure to senior stakeholders, process improvement projects and large-volume supplier management.You will be joining a collaborative finance team that values ideas, embraces change and empowers people to challenge the status quo.

If you enjoy bringing order to complexity, improving processes and becoming the go-to person within Purchase Ledger, this could be the ideal interim assignment.

What You Will Be Doing

• Leading day-to-day Purchase Ledger operations across a high-volume environment
• Managing complex supplier accounts and resolving escalated queries
• Taking ownership of payment runs and ensuring accuracy across the ledger
• Supporting month-end activities, reconciliations and reporting requirements
• Partnering with internal stakeholders to improve financial controls and processes
• Investigating historic issues and identifying opportunities for greater efficiency
• Supporting junior members of the finance team where required
• Playing a key role in ongoing finance improvement projects

What We Are Looking For

• Proven experience within a Senior Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable or Finance Operations position
• Strong reconciliation and problem-solving abilities
• Experience working in high-volume or fast-paced environments
• Confident communicating with suppliers and internal stakeholders at all levels
• A proactive approach with the ability to identify improvements rather than simply follow processes
• Available to start at short notice

Why This Assignment?

• Highly visible role within a respected Bristol employer
• Opportunity to influence and improve existing processes
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Friendly and supportive finance leadership team
• Immediate impact from day one
• Potential for extension beyond the initial contract period
• Central Bristol location with excellent transport links

What you need to do now
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