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Our client - a distributor based in Kirkcaldy - is currently looking to recruit an experienced individual to join their team as a Purchase Ledger, reporting directly into the Finance Manager. This purpose of this role is to provide a professional and timely accounting service and support the Finance team.

This role is temporary for 12 weeks starting from Monday 6th January 2020. This role is part-time, my client is flexible in regards to working hours and is open to discussion on an individual basis to decide number of hours worked per week as well as days and start and finishing times.

Responsibilities will include:

• Primarily to assist with processing duties on UK and Inter-company Purchase Ledger, with monthly invoice processing exceeding 1200 invoices/month
• To ensure that Purchase Ledger is accurately and efficiently maintained and financial process deadlines are met
• Resolving queries both internally and externally in a professional, efficient and organised manner
• Maintain good internal control with respect to purchase ledger procedures, including that costs are agreed by appropriate signatories and coded correctly
• Maintain monthly reconciliation of supplier accounts, and manage the process of supplier queries from notification to resolution in a timely manner
• Maintain an efficient pattern of work routine, and ensure that the organisation of financial documents at all stages is visibly upheld

To be considered for this position, candidates must have the following background and skills:

• Solid Purchase Ledger experience
• Previous experience of working within a distribution environment would be beneficial
• Excellent communication skills both internally and externally, written and verbal
• Strong IT skills with experience of MS Office Packages and finance software
• Able to use your own initiative and prioritise effectively to achieve workload