Finance Assistant (Purchase Ledger)

Three Bridges Recruitment; Alloa; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Office visits—monthly/bi-monthly

Job summary

Three Bridges Recruitment is partnering with a respected not-for-profit in Central Scotland to recruit a Finance Assistant (Purchase Ledger) on a 3-month temporary contract with potential extension. The role will own day-to-day purchase ledger processing across multiple cost centres, ensuring accuracy and timely month-end close.

You will manage high-volume invoices, supplier portals, and reconciliations, with strong Excel skills and experience of Access EVO/Workspace, Access Dimensions or

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a high-volume, fast-paced purchase ledger / accounts payable environment.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, formatting).
• Experience with finance systems such as Access EVO/Workspace, Access Dimensions or FocalPoint is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Managing the shared purchase ledger inbox and personal correspondence.
• High-volume invoice and credit note processing into the finance system.
• Processing direct debit invoices and managing supplier online portals.
• Handling supplier queries, investigating discrepancies and following up on outstanding purchase orders.
• Conducting regular supplier statement reconciliations and resolving ledger queries.
• Processing staff expenses and corporate card returns via the finance system.

Skills

Accounts payable

Excel

Pivot tables

Attention to detail

Supplier liaison

Time management

Tools

Access EVO / Workspace

Access Dimensions

FocalPoint

Job description

Three Bridges Recruitment is working with a respected, values-led not-for-profit organisation in Central Scotland looking for a Finance Assistant (Purchase Ledger) to join their team on an initial 3-month temporary contract, with potential for extension.

This is a fast-paced role that will suit an experienced accounts payable professional ready to hit the ground running within an established finance function that plays a critical role in supporting front-line operational delivery.

Why work here?

You’ll join a supportive and steady finance team where your day-to-day transactional work makes a tangible difference across the wider organisation.

• Contract: 3-month temporary assignment (with potential extension)
• Working Pattern: Predominantly remote working with occasional office visits (approx. monthly/bi-monthly)
• Start Date: Immediate / late October 2026

Job

You will take ownership of day-to-day purchase ledger processing across multiple cost centres, ensuring accuracy and maintaining turnaround times through busy month-end periods.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the shared purchase ledger inbox as well as personal correspondence
• High-volume invoice and credit note processing into the finance system
• Processing direct debit invoices and managing supplier online portals (e.g. utilities and service providers)
• Handling supplier queries, investigating discrepancies, and following up on outstanding purchase orders with budget holders
• Conducting regular supplier statement reconciliations and resolving ledger queries
• Processing staff expenses and corporate credit card returns via Access EVO / Workspace
• Working across multiple cost centres using formatted spreadsheets
• Assisting the wider team with month-end purchase ledger close and administrative tasks

You

As Finance Assistant (Purchase Ledger), you will bring:

• Proven experience in a high-volume, fast-paced purchase ledger / accounts payable environment
• Strong Excel skills (including pivot tables, formulas, and formatting)
• Experience with relevant finance systems — prior use of Access Dimensions, FocalPoint, or Access EVO / Workspace is advantageous, though not essential
• The ability to hit the ground running, work at pace, and maintain high attention to detail under pressure
• Confident communication skills when liaising with suppliers and internal teams
• Immediate availability or available on short notice to start late October

At Three Bridges Recruitment, two of our values are “striving for brilliance” and “relatability”. We want every applicant to receive an excellent experience and feel confident that a role is genuinely right for them.