Full job descriptionEA 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.