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Microsoft Server & Azure IaaS Administrator (AD/GPO/IIS) - 100% Remote - LongTer...
Posted 1 day ago by Technovision, Inc.
Job DescriptionThis Microsoft infrastructure administrator will assist with the management of Windows Server, Active Dir...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
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Hiring for Microsoft Server & Azure IaaS Administrator (AD/GPO/IIS) - Remote 100...
Posted 1 day ago by IntelliX Software, Inc.
SummaryThis Microsoft infrastructure administrator will assist with the management of Windows Server, Active Directory,...
- Rate Negotiable
- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote
Microsoft Windows Server & Azure Infrastructure Administrator in Columbus , Ohio...
Posted 1 day ago by Edi Matrix LLC
Job Description: Job Title: Microsoft Server & Azure IaaS Administrator (AD/GPO/IIS)SummaryThis Microsoft infrastruc...
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- Location Remote
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Ceph Storage Administration Sr. Consultant
Posted 1 day ago by Kforce Technology Staffing
RESPONSIBILITIESCeph Storage Administration Sr. Consultant (Remote)OverviewWe are seeking an experienced Ceph Storage Ad...
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- Category Outside
- Work type Remote
- Location Remote or Raleigh, North Carolina
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About Our Remote Working Purchase Ledger Contract Roles
What does a purchase ledger contractor do?
Purchase Ledger contractors are engaged to process and manage an organisation's accounts payable function, ensuring that supplier invoices are received, matched to purchase orders, coded correctly, approved in accordance with authorisation policies, and paid on time and in accordance with agreed payment terms. The work is operationally focused and accuracy-critical: errors in the purchase ledger create supplier relationship problems, potential late payment penalties, and financial reporting inaccuracies that create downstream complications for month-end close and statutory reporting. Purchase Ledger contractors are brought in to manage workload peaks during periods of high invoice volume, to cover vacancies within finance teams, or to provide additional resource during a finance system migration when both old and new systems require parallel management.
Clients expect Purchase Ledger contractors to bring are practical and operationally focused. Proficiency with the relevant accounts payable or ERP module in use at the client is the primary practical requirement, with SAP, Oracle, Sage, Xero, and Dynamics 365 being among the most commonly encountered platforms. Experience processing high volumes of invoices accurately and to deadline, managing supplier queries professionally, reconciling supplier statements, preparing payment runs, and managing the purchase ledger month-end process is expected. The ability to work effectively within a finance team that may be operating under significant time pressure, to prioritise competing demands without compromising accuracy, and to deal with suppliers and internal budget holders clearly and professionally is consistently valued. AAT qualification or equivalent is well regarded and provides a marker of financial and accounting awareness beyond pure data entry skill.
What is the market like for purchase ledger contractors?
The market for Purchase Ledger contractors is a high-volume and accessible market within the finance discipline, active across all sectors where the volume of supplier invoicing creates operational workload that the permanent team cannot always absorb. Demand is consistent and broadly resistant to economic cycles, as accounts payable is a non-discretionary operational function. The market is competitive at the standard level where the supply of experienced purchase ledger clerks and supervisors is broad. Contractors who combine strong AP process skills with proficiency on specific ERP platforms, particularly SAP and Oracle, are in a better position to differentiate themselves and access roles with stronger rates. The volume and transactional nature of purchase ledger contracting makes it a natural market for short-duration, rapid-start engagements.
What does 'remote working' mean for purchase ledger contractors?
Remote contract roles are delivered primarily from the contractor's own location rather than the client's premises. In the UK contractor market, "remote" covers a range of arrangements, from fully remote with no on-site requirement through to predominantly remote roles that involve periodic travel for workshops or stakeholder meetings, typically a few days per month.
Remote contracts can show different rate patterns compared to on-site or hybrid positions. In some cases, remote working reduces location-driven rate premiums; in others, rates remain aligned to the employer's location or market benchmarks. As with all contract roles, rates are primarily driven by scope, expertise, and delivery expectations rather than working arrangement alone.
The availability of remote contracting varies by role and sector. Technology, data, and digital roles offer the broadest remote opportunities, while financial services and government clients more commonly require hybrid arrangements. Contractors evaluating remote opportunities should clarify on-site expectations before accepting, as definitions of "remote" vary between clients.
How much do purchase ledger contractors usually earn when working remotely?
Contract rates for purchase ledger roles typically range from £150 to £300 per day, depending on the scope of the role, required expertise, and the delivery expectations of the engagement. Remote roles may sit at different points within this range depending on the employer's location and whether any on-site attendance is required.
How many remote working purchase ledger vacancies are there on Quality Contracts?
Over the past twelve months, we have tracked over 200 purchase ledger contract roles across the site. Around 50% of the jobs currently listed on Quality Contracts offer some sort of remote or hybrid working arranegment. Data reviewed up to June 2026.