Accounts Assistant – 12-Month FTC, Purchase Ledger

Parker Hannifin; Shepshed; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Travel to Stevenage monthly

Job summary

Parker Meggitt is seeking a highly organised Accounts Assistant on a 12-month fixed term contract to support the day-to-day finance operations, including purchase ledger and general administration.

You will work with suppliers and internal teams, ensure invoices are coded and paid on time, and assist with month-end tasks. The role requires attention to detail, experience in bookkeeping, and willingness to travel to Stevenage once a month.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts or bookkeeping
• Ability to code and post invoices accurately
• Experience with reconciliation and month-end tasks

Responsibilities

• Process purchase and supplier invoices
• Check invoices against purchase orders and terms
• Code and post invoices to the accounting system
• Investigate invoice discrepancies and queries
• Maintain supplier accounts and reconcile statements
• Assist with month-end accounting procedures
• Provide general finance administration and support to the team

Skills

Purchase ledger experience

Attention to detail

Strong numerical skills

Excel proficiency

Good communication

Time management

Education

AAT Level 2 or above

GCSE English and Maths

Tools

Syspro

Job description

Parker Meggitt is seeking a highly organised Accounts Assistant on a 12-month fixed term contract to support the day-to-day finance operations, including purchase ledger and general administration.

You will work with suppliers and internal teams, ensure invoices are coded and paid on time, and assist with month-end tasks. The role requires attention to detail, experience in bookkeeping, and willingness to travel to Stevenage once a month.