Accounts Assistant: Purchase Ledger & Payroll Support

Noble Recruiting; Essex; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Discretionary annual bonus

Free parking on site

Job summary

Noble Recruiting is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance function, supporting day-to-day finance and the office. The role covers purchase ledgers, export/import registers, and payroll support in a friendly Essex environment.

You will handle supplier liaison, invoice posting, and payroll preparation while maintaining records and assisting other departments as required. On-site parking available.

Qualifications

• GCSEs including English and Maths required; further education in finance advantageous.
• AAT level 2/3 preferred or currently studying.
• Knowledge of Sage 200 is advantageous but not essential.
• Purchase ledger experience desirable and payroll support experience desirable.
• Good communication and organisational skills; ability to work on own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Purchase ledger administration: accurate coding and posting of invoices.
• Liaising with suppliers and reconciling statements; manage shared mailbox.
• Posting and reconciling expenses and company credit card claims.
• Raising purchase orders for stationery and non-stock items.
• Maintain import and export register to comply with HMRC.
• Collating weekly staff hours and overtime for payroll processing.
• Maintaining sickness and holiday records and communicating with employees.
• Answer telephone and perform general office duties; ad hoc admin for other departments.

Skills

Purchase ledger

Payroll support

AAT

Communication skills

Organisation

Education

GCSEs including English and Maths

AAT level 2/3 (or currently studying)

Tools

Sage 200

Office software

Job description

Noble Recruiting is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance function, supporting day-to-day finance and the office. The role covers purchase ledgers, export/import registers, and payroll support in a friendly Essex environment.

You will handle supplier liaison, invoice posting, and payroll preparation while maintaining records and assisting other departments as required. On-site parking available.