Assistant Purchase Ledger

Pace; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Modern Southwark office

Team social events

Career development

Job summary

Pace is seeking an Assistant Purchase Ledger to join the established finance team in Southwark. You will process supplier invoices, code and reconcile statements, and assist with month-end procedures in a supportive environment.

The role offers hybrid working (1-2 days from home), development opportunities within a growing construction business, and a modern office with regular social events.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical ability and excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication and organisational skills are essential.
• Experience working in a busy finance environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Process and post supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Match, batch and code invoices.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Strong numerical ability

Attention to detail

Good communication

Education

AAT or equivalent qualification

Tools

Sage accounting software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

A successful and growing £50m+ turnover construction company is seeking an Assistant Purchase Ledger to join its established finance team based in Southwark. This is an excellent opportunity to develop a finance career within a supportive business that offers genuine career progression, hybrid working (1-2 days from home), a vibrant office environment, and regular team social events. Working alongside an experienced finance team, the successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the purchase ledger function.,

Responsibilities

• Processing and posting supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Matching, batching and coding invoices.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving invoice discrepancies.
• Preparing weekly and monthly payment runs.
• Liaising with suppliers, subcontractors and internal departments to resolve account queries.
• Assisting with month-end procedures and financial reporting.
• Maintaining accurate records using Sage accounting software.
• Supporting the wider finance team with administrative duties as required.

Qualifications

• Previous Purchase Ledger experience within a busy finance environment.
• Experience using Sage accounting software.
• Accounting qualification (AAT or equivalent).
• Strong numerical ability and excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office., This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and motivated Purchase Ledger professional looking to join a respected construction business where they can build a long-term career

Location

Southwark, London, UK

Salary and Benefits

• Salary up to £28,000.
• Hybrid working (1-2 days per week from home).
• Modern Southwark office with excellent transport links.
• Friendly, collaborative finance team.
• Regular social events and team-building activities.
• Excellent working atmosphere.
• Long-term career development within a thriving construction business.