Accounts/Purchase Ledger Assistant

Castle View Personnel; Inverness; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Accounts/Purchase Ledger Assistant in Inverness. The role involves reconciling invoices, managing supplier inquiries, and assisting with payroll preparation. Ideal candidates will have prior accounts experience and strong numerical skills. This full-time position offers competitive salary ranges between £26,000 and £30,000.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar accounts/purchase ledger role.
• Ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Match, code, reconcile and input invoices for payment.
• Deal with supplier enquiries and resolve discrepancies.
• Post invoices to Sage.
• Assist with bank reconciliations.
• Assist with payroll preparation.

Skills

Excellent numerical skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Good organisational skills

Good time management

Experience of Microsoft Office programs

Tools

Sage

Financial software systems

Job description

Overview

Title: Accounts/Purchase Ledger Assistant

Type: Permanent

Hours: Full Time (Monday – Friday)

Salary: £26,000 - £30,000

Our client is looking to appoint an experienced Accounts Assistant (Purchase Ledger) to join their growing team based in Inverness. This role is full time and would suit an experienced Accounts Assistant or an individual with basic finance experience, seeking to progress a career in an accounts environment.

Duties

• Match, code, reconcile and input invoices for payment at month end.
• Deal with supplier enquiries and resolve discrepancies.
• Liaise with various internal department contacts for payment authorisation and approval.
• Post invoices to Sage.
• Assist with bank reconciliations.
• Assist with payroll preparation including collating hours, holidays etc.
• Sales ledger duties, raising invoices for customers and allocating payment.
• Cashbook reconciliations.
• Update and maintain accurate supplier and employee records in line with data regulations.
• Additional ad hoc accounts and admin duties such as overseeing petty cash and reconciling company credit card statements.

Person Specification

• Previous experience in a similar accounts/purchase ledger role.
• Experience of financial software systems.
• Excellent numerical skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good organisational skills.
• Good time management and the ability to work to deadlines.
• Experience of Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to work with accuracy and attention to detail.

How to Apply

For more information please respond by email or contact Castle View Personnel on 01463 230 200.

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