Interim Purchase Ledger

EA First is recruiting for an experienced an Interim Purchase Ledger to join a Not-for-Profit organisation in Birmingham on an initial 1-3 month contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on finance professional who can hit the ground running, support a busy finance team and take ownership of the purchase ledger function. The position is onsite, paying £20-£23 per hour via an umbrella company.

Our client is a highly respected Not-for-Profit organisation with a strong reputation and a commitment to delivering a positive impact within the communities it serves. With an established finance function, the organisation is looking for an experienced Purchase Ledger to provide immediate support during a particularly busy period.

Interim Purchase Ledger:

• Managing the purchase ledger process, from purchase orders through to invoice processing and payment.
• Processing supplier invoices, matching purchase orders and goods received notes (GRNs), ensuring accurate coding and authorisation.
• Resolving supplier queries and completing supplier statement reconciliations.
• Preparing regular supplier payment runs and weekly payment forecasts.
• Completing weekly bank reconciliations and supporting cash flow forecasting.
• Processing petty cash claims, credit card transactions and monthly reconciliations.
• Ensuring VAT is correctly accounted for and supporting quarterly VAT returns.
• Supporting month-end processes, including accruals, prepayments and journals.
• Maintaining the fixed asset register and completing ledger reconciliations.
• Assisting the Finance Manager with month-end reporting, audit queries and wider finance activities.

Interim Purchase Ledger:

• Previous hands-on experience in a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Assistant position.

• Strong understanding of the end-to-end purchase ledger process, including purchase orders, invoice matching and supplier payments.

• Experience working with multiple accounting systems; knowledge of Iplicit would be advantageous but is not essential.

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and general accounting processes.

• Experience completing bank and supplier reconciliations.

• Understanding of VAT, with exposure to partial exemption VAT desirable.

• Previous experience within the Not-for-Profit would be beneficial.

• AAT qualified or studying towards an accounting qualification would be advantageous.

• Highly organised, with excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise competing deadlines.

• Confident working independently, with the ability to quickly get up to speed and manage an existing backlog.

• £20-£23 per hour, depending on experience.

• Initial 1-3 month contract.

• Opportunity to join a Not-for-Profit organisation.

• Varied, hands-on role with responsibility across purchase ledger and wider finance activities.

• Opportunity to make an immediate impact within a supportive finance team.

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Business for this temporary vacancy.