Purchase Ledger Immediate Start

  • Think Specialist Recruitment
  • Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
  • Jan 14, 2026
Seasonal Accounting

Job Description

Purchase Ledger Assistant, Immediate Start

Hemel Hempstead Office-Based
Temporary - 3-4 weeks initially (with potential to extend)
Flexible working hours

We are urgently recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Assistant who can start ASAP to support a busy finance team based in Hemel Hempstead.

This is a great opportunity for someone with purchase ledger / accounts payable experience who is happy to come in, pick things up quickly, and provide hands-on support during a busy period. There is also the potential for this to develop be extended into a longer-term assignment.



The Role

Working as part of a friendly and supportive finance team, you will be responsible for:

  • Processing purchase invoices accurately and efficiently

  • Assisting with supplier account maintenance and basic reconciliations

  • Supporting weekly and monthly bank reconciliations

  • Helping with staff expenses and company credit card reconciliations

  • Responding to supplier queries in a timely and professional manner

  • Supporting the wider finance team with ad-hoc tasks as needed



What We're Looking For

  • Previous experience in a purchase ledger / accounts payable role (even at a basic level)

  • Available to start immediately (ideally tomorrow)

  • Good attention to detail and a reliable, hands-on approach

  • Comfortable working in an office-based role

  • Positive attitude and willingness to help where needed



Why Apply?

  • Immediate start with quick interview process

  • Flexible hours

  • Supportive team environment

  • Potential to extend or move into a permanent role

If you're available now and looking for a short-term opportunity with the chance of more, please apply today or get in touch for more information.

Think Accountancy & Finance
Think Accountancy & Finance is the finance division of Think Specialist Recruitment, an independent agency based in Hemel Hempstead. We recruit across Herts, Beds, and Bucks, specialising in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Finance Administration, Part-Qualified Finance, Credit Control, and Bookkeeping.