The Role

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Purchase Ledger Specialist to join a fast-paced and rapidly changing business in Ellesmere Port on a 4–6 month contract.

The role has been created to provide additional support to the finance team during a particularly busy period, as the business goes through the acquisition of a new company. This is a varied opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a changing environment and is happy to get involved wherever support is needed.

We are open to candidates from either an Assistant Accountant level with a broad range of accounting experience and a strong focus on Accounts Payable, or a solid Senior Purchase Ledger/Accounts Payable Clerk who is confident managing the full AP process and supporting with wider finance tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the Purchase Ledger team with invoice processing and general AP activity
• Dealing with supplier queries and resolving issues promptly
• Reviewing existing finance processes and identifying areas for improvement
• Ensuring processes are accurately documented and kept up to date
• Assisting with the integration and onboarding of the newly acquired business
• Supporting the finance team with ad hoc accounting tasks and projects
• Helping to ensure the purchase ledger function continues to operate efficiently during a period of significant change
• Working closely with colleagues across the finance team to provide additional support where required
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