Accounts Assistant - Purchase Ledger

TN United Kingdom; Bicester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Purchase Ledger Assistant to join their team in Bicester. This full-time role involves managing supplier invoices, operating payment systems, and ensuring compliance with VAT recovery. The ideal candidate will possess strong attention to detail and excellent communication skills, thriving in a collaborative environment. With benefits such as extensive holiday entitlement, NHS pension enrollment, and professional development opportunities, this position offers a rewarding career path in a vital healthcare organization serving millions. If you are organized and eager to contribute to impactful financial operations, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

27 days holiday entitlement

NHS Pension Scheme

Occupational Health support

Employee Assistance Programme

NHS discounts in over 200 stores

Qualifications

• Calm and professional manner with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work within a team environment and manage supplier queries.

Responsibilities

• Input suppliers’ invoices and operate the purchase ledger payments system.
• Manage BACS payment system and ensure timely processing of invoices.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Keyboard Skills

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Education

High School Diploma

Relevant Finance Qualification

Tools

Computerised Purchase Order System

BACS Payment System

Job description

Accounts Assistant - Purchase Ledger, Bicester

Client:

South Central Ambulance Service NHS

Location:

Bicester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

929be0f3ea0e

Job Views:

12

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

Job overview

South Central Ambulance NHS Foundation Trust is currently looking to recruit a full-time (37.5 hours per week) Purchase Ledger Assistant.

The successful applicant will need to have a calm and professional manner, excellent attention to detail, strong keyboard skills, and the ability to work within a team environment.

Main duties of the job

• Inputting suppliers’ invoices into the Trust’s computerised Purchase Order system.
• Operating the purchase ledger payments system.
• Managing BACS payment system for accounts payable.
• Dealing with supplier queries via telephone and email, reviewing supplier statements.
• Ensuring correct recovery of VAT in accordance with HMRC guidance.

Working for our organisation

Benefits we offer:

• 27 days holiday entitlement, increasing to 29 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years, plus 8 bank holidays (pro-rata for part-time staff).
• Enrolment into the NHS Pension Scheme.
• Access to professional development opportunities within SCAS and the NHS.
• Occupational Health support and Employee Assistance Programme.
• NHS discounts in over 200 stores, including holidays, days out, car insurance, restaurants, and clothing.

About Us

South Central Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust provides emergency, urgent care, non-emergency healthcare services, and commercial logistics services.

We serve Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey, and Sussex, with a population of over 7 million and over 500,000 urgent calls annually. Our staff includes 4,551 employees and over 1,100 volunteers, operating 24/7.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

• Maintaining an efficient filing system for all payment documents.
• Liaising with budget holders to resolve queries.
• Ensuring timely processing of outstanding invoices.
• Appropriate coding and authorization of payments.
• Monthly closure and reconciliation of the purchase ledger and report generation.
• Assisting with miscellaneous office duties as directed by the Financial Services Manager, including support during staff absences.