Interim Purchase Ledger Clerk – 5 Month Contract

About the role

This interim position supports a leading events business in London for a five‑month period. You will manage both purchase and sales ledgers, ensuring accurate financial records and timely collection of client payments before events.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain debtor and creditor ledgers, including web and telesales orders, hotel commissions and supplier invoices.
• Chase unpaid client invoices via scheduled email reminders (6, 10 days, and weekly up to event date).
• Update the OSC system daily, allocate cash, and raise credit vouchers or refunds as needed.
• Onboard new clients and vendors using portal and set‑up forms.
• Produce weekly unpaid reporting, fortnightly delegate debt reports, and credit voucher reconciliations.
• Support accounts payable by inputting supplier invoices and reconciling supplier accounts.

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years experience in purchase ledger, accounts payable or related finance functions.
• Ability to start immediately or within one week’s notice.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under tight deadlines.

Required skills

• Proficiency with ledger and cash allocation processes.
• Experience using OSC or similar financial tracking systems.
• Ability to generate accurate financial reports.

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £16‑£20.
• Fixed‑term contract for 5 months with the possibility of extension.
• Opportunity to work within a dynamic events environment in central London.