Finance Assistant - Purchase Ledger

Confidential; Huddersfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Huddersfield is seeking an experienced Finance & Purchase Ledger Assistant to join our growing finance team. The role is permanent and full-time with an immediate start, offering a stable environment and opportunities to contribute to month-end activities.

You will handle high volumes of invoices, manage supplier accounts end-to-end, and use Xero with a strong eye for detail. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in purchase ledger, a proactive approach, and good communication to

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience within a Purchase Ledger or Finance role.
• Strong working knowledge of Xero.
• Proven experience processing and reconciling supplier payments.
• Experience managing supplier accounts and relationships.
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Matching, batching and coding invoices.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries.
• Processing supplier payments and payment runs.
• Managing supplier account set-up and maintenance.
• Investigating and resolving invoice discrepancies.
• Assisting with month-end purchase ledger activities.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation.
• Supporting the wider finance team with administrative and accounting duties.

Skills

Purchase Ledger

Attention to Detail

Organisation

Communication

Time Management

Tools

Xero

Job description

Finance & Purchase Ledger Assistant

Location: Huddersfield

Salary: £28,000 - £29,000 per annum
Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Start Date: Immediate Start Available

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Finance & Purchase Ledger Assistant
to join our clients established and growing team in Huddersfield.

This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and
detail-oriented individual looking to become a key member of a
busy finance department.

The successful candidate will have strong purchase ledger
experience, excellent attention to detail, and be confident
managing supplier accounts from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently
• Matching, batching and coding invoices
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries
• Processing supplier payments and payment runs
• Managing supplier account set-up and maintenance
• Investigating and resolving invoice discrepancies
• Assisting with month-end purchase ledger activities
• Maintaining accurate financial records and documentation
• Supporting the wider finance team with administrative and accounting duties

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Minimum 3 years' experience within a Purchase Ledger or Finance role
• Strong working knowledge of Xero
• Proven experience processing and reconciling supplier payments
• Experience managing supplier accounts and relationships
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• A positive, team-focused approach

What's On Offer?

• Competitive salary of £28,000 - £29,000
• Permanent, stable opportunity
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Immediate start available
• Opportunity to join an established and successful business

If you're an experienced Purchase Ledger professional with strong
Xero knowledge and are available to start immediately, we'd love
to hear from you.