Accounts Assistant (Purchase Ledger)

Interaction Recruitment Group; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private medical cover

26 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Additional flexible benefits

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment Group is seeking an Accounts Assistant (Purchase Ledger) near Cambridge to support the finance team in processing supplier invoices, managing payment runs in multiple currencies, and maintaining supplier relationships. The role emphasizes accuracy, strong communication with internal and external stakeholders, and continuous improvement of processes.

You will join a collaborative finance function, handling day-to-day accounting activities and supporting the wider team to

Qualifications

• Be AAT qualified, part-qualified, or possess equivalent finance experience.
• Have previous recent experience within a similar finance role.
• Demonstrate strong organisational skills.
• Possess excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Be confident communicating with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Have strong systems skills; experience with ERP systems would be advantageous.
• Be proactive, self-motivated, and focused on continuous improvement.
• Enjoy working as part of a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Processing and posting supplier invoices.
• Obtaining invoice approvals and resolving supplier queries.
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies.
• Managing supplier payment runs across multiple currencies.
• Processing employee expenses, company credit card returns, and mileage claims.
• Managing GRNI reconciliations and maintenance.
• Monitoring shared finance inboxes and responding to finance-related queries.
• Providing support with credit control activities when required.

Skills

Supplier communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal communication

Education

AAT qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Reference

0000059048

Salary

£28,000 - £31,000/annum + Benefits

Job Location

- United Kingdom -- England -- East of England -- Cambridgeshire -- Cambridge

Job Type

Permanent

Posted

10 August 2026

Our client is a well-established and growing organisation seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant (Purchase Ledger) to join its finance team based near Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes and systems.

Working as part of a collaborative finance function, you will play a key role in managing the purchase ledger, maintaining supplier relationships, and supporting the wider finance team with day-to-day accounting activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing and posting supplier invoices
• Obtaining invoice approvals and resolving supplier queries
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies
• Managing supplier payment runs across multiple currencies
• Processing employee expenses, company credit card returns, and mileage claims
• Managing GRNI reconciliations and maintenance
• Monitoring shared finance inboxes and responding to finance-related queries
• Providing support with credit control activities when required

Suitable candidates must have the following skills and experience:

• Be AAT qualified, part-qualified, or possess equivalent finance experience
• Have previous recent experience within a similar finance role
• Demonstrate strong organisational skills
• Possess excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Be confident communicating with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Have strong systems skills; experience with ERP systems would be advantageous
• Be proactive, self-motivated, and focused on continuous improvement
• Enjoy working as part of a collaborative team environment

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary
• 26 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Private medical cover
• Additional flexible benefits
• The opportunity to join a growing business with a supportive and collaborative culture

Due to location, own transport is essential, and suitable candidates must live within a commutable location.