Accounts Assistant / Purchase Ledger

Axon Moore; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business in Chorley is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to manage Purchase Ledger tasks in a hybrid work environment. Responsibilities include processing supplier invoices, overseeing expenses, and maintaining strong financial controls. Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience and strong communication skills. The role offers a salary of £28,000 - £30,000 plus bonuses, 25 days annual leave, and private healthcare.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Hybrid working - 2 days WFH

Private Healthcare package

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in a similar role.
• High levels of autonomy and accountability.
• Experience in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process supplier invoices and reconcile statements.
• Monitor and respond to finance-related emails.
• Maintain accuracy in financial controls and coding.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Good organisational and time-keeping skills

Good IT and MS Excel skills

Job description

Accounts Assistant / Purchase Ledger | £28,000 - £30,000 + Bonus | Chorley + Hybrid | Fantastic Benefits | Broad Exposure, i.e. Process Improvement, Systems, etc.

Axon Moore delighted to be partnering with a leading business in Chorley to recruit a confident and experienced Accounts Assistant to play a pivotal role in the smooth running of the Purchase Ledger department. This varied role requires a driven individual who is able to manage and prioritise workload effectively whilst being hungry for success and enthused by change.

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Purchase Ledger Management: Accurately process supplier invoices, reconcile supplier statements, resolve queries promptly and support a timely cut-off and reliable payments process.
• Accounts Mailbox Support: Monitor, triage and respond to finance-related emails, ensuring queries are addressed promptly and directed to the appropriate people.
• Cost Control & Accuracy: Maintain high levels of accuracy and ensure correct coding, approvals and supporting documentation to uphold strong financial controls.
• Expense & Credit Card Administration: Review and process employee expenses and company card claims, ensuring timely and accurate posting and reimbursement.
• Petty Cash Oversight: Monitor, record and reconcile petty cash transactions to ensure clarity, accuracy and financial discipline.
• Supplier and Internal Communication: Build good working relationships with colleagues and suppliers, resolving queries professionally and smoothly.
• Continuous Improvement: Proactively seek opportunities to improve finance processes, strengthen controls and contribute to best practice within the team.

Required Experience and Skills:

• At least 2 years' experience within a similar role
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Good organisational and time-keeping skills
• High levels of autonomy and accountability
• Experience working within a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Good IT and MS Excel skills

Benefits:

• Hours: 37.5 hours p/week
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Hybrid working - 2 days WFH
• 3x Life Assurance
• Private Healthcare package
• Pension - Company 5% & Individual 4%
• Discretionary bonus scheme (company performance)