Finance Assistant: Purchase Ledger

The MISSION Group; Barnstaple; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Holiday Allowance

Future-Proof Pension

Health & Wellbeing Support

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Exclusive Discounts

Travel Perks

Learn & Grow

Share Purchase Scheme

Work Hard, Play Hard

Festive Bonus Time

Stay Active

Job summary

The MISSION Group in North Devon, operating on a hybrid basis, is seeking a Finance Assistant to join the Purchase Ledger team. You will record supplier invoices, code expenses and support cash management and bank reconciliations.

The ideal candidate has finance experience, strong Excel and Word skills, knowledge of Sage 200, and an AAT qualification (level 3). Training is provided where needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in a finance team with MS Office proficiency, especially Excel and Word.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to process transactions accurately.
• Willingness to learn and work with our bespoke system.

Responsibilities

• Distribute supplier invoices for authorisation using our bespoke system.
• Code and process supplier invoices and staff expense claims.
• Assist with cash management and bank reconciliation.
• Ensure VAT is correctly accounted and perform reconciliations.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies with teams.
• Communicate with clients and suppliers as needed to resolve issues.

Skills

Excel

Word

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

AAT Level 3

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Finance Assistant: Purchase Ledger

Filleigh, North Devon- Hybrid

Competitive + Benefits

WHO ARE WE?

MISSION Group is a collective of specialist agencies delivering marketing, communications and digital services for Clients across the UK and internationally. The Group combines deep sector expertise with connected capabilities across brand, digital, customer engagement, sponsorship, media, social, technology and communications.

About the role

As a Purchase Ledger Assistant, you will be a part of a team of twelve using our bespoke system to record purchase orders, invoices and expenses. Assisting with cash management and bank reconciliation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Distributing supplier invoices for authorisation using our bespoke system
• Coding and processing supplier invoices
• Staff expense claim processing
• Ensuring internal controls have been adhered to and that VAT is correctly accounted for
• Reconciling supplier statements and expense accounts
• Investigating and resolving discrepancies, including working with Client Service teams and suppliers when needed

ABOUT THE PERSON:

You will need to have previous experience of working within a finance team and therefore will possess an excellent working knowledge of all MS programmes especially Excel and Word. Communication is key in this role, and you will need to be able to confidently communicate with and write to colleagues of all levels. You will need to possess a keen eye for detail, being able to process transactions in a timely and accurate manner. Ideally you will have had exposure to Sage 200 and hold your AAT up to level 3, however if this is not essential and training will be provided where needed.

AND IN RETURN…

This is a great opportunity to join a progressive business. You will have autonomy to get the job done, with as much support as you need, when you need it.

• Generous Holiday Allowance – Start with 25 days of annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) and watch it grow to 29 days after just 2 years with us.
• Future-Proof Pension – Enjoy peace of mind with our company pension scheme, boosted by enhanced employer contributions after your first year.
• Health & Wellbeing Support – Access our Medical Cash Plan with contributions towards dental, optical, physio and more, plus an employee assistance programme.
• Drive the Future – Take advantage of our Electric Car Purchase Scheme via salary sacrifice.
• Exclusive Discounts – Unlock a huge range of savings on shopping, gyms, travel and more with our Employee Discount Platform.
• Travel Perks – Benefit from a UTC Travel membership.
• Learn & Grow – Outstanding training and career progression opportunities, with access to LinkedIn Learning and The Mission Group’s LMS.
• Own a Piece of the Mission – Join our Share Purchase Scheme and invest in our collective success.
• Work Hard, Play Hard – Enjoy regular staff socials and team events.
• Festive Bonus Time – Company-wide Christmas closure (just 4 days taken from annual leave).
• Stay Active – Save money and stay fit with our Cycle to Work Scheme

We believe that diversity of thought, background and experience makes us stronger. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, neurodiversity, or socioeconomic background, feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.

We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed (Level 1) Employer. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we have committed to: ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, communicate and promote vacancies, and offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria.

We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences. We’re working to ensure equity is at the heart of everything we do, from recruitment and progression to how we support and celebrate our people every day.

If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know, we will do everything we can to support you.

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