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 the Purchase Ledger department effectively. The role involves processing supplier invoices, managing finance-related communications, and maintaining financial accuracy. Candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and good IT proficiency, particularly in MS Excel. This position offers a hybrid work model and excellent benefits, including private healthcare and a bonus scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Hybrid working - 2 days WFH

Private Healthcare package

Pension - Company 5% & Individual 4%

Discretionary bonus scheme

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience within a similar role.
• Experience working within a high-volume, fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process supplier invoices and reconcile supplier statements.
• Monitor, triage and respond to finance-related emails.
• Maintain high levels of accuracy and ensure correct coding.
• Review and process employee expenses and company card claims.
• Monitor, record and reconcile petty cash transactions.
• Build good working relationships with colleagues and suppliers.
• Proactively seek opportunities to improve finance processes.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

IT and MS Excel skills

Autonomy and accountability

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)