Finance Assistant: Purchase Ledger & Finance Support

Confidential; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Casual dress code

Exposure across multiple areas of fi n

Job summary

Confidential near Keighley is recruiting a Finance Assistant to join a friendly, family-owned business. You will manage the purchase ledger, supplier accounts and provide support across credit control and broader finance duties.

Office-based, 9:00am–5:00pm, Monday to Friday with free parking. The role suits someone who enjoys accuracy, variety and working as part of a small, supportive team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a Finance Assistant, Accounts Assistant or Purchase Ledger role.
• Strong purchase ledger and supplier account management experience.
• Exposure to credit control and credit administration activities.
• Experience using Xero, or similar accounting software.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A positive, proactive approach and the ability to work effectively within a small team environment.

Responsibilities

• Processing and matching supplier invoices.
• Managing supplier accounts and maintaining accurate records.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving account queries.
• Assisting with supplier payment runs.
• Supporting credit control activities, including monitoring outstanding balances and chasing overdue payments.
• Carrying out credit checks for new and existing customers.
• Assisting with customer account administration.
• Maintaining accurate financial information on Xero.
• Producing and updating Excel spreadsheets and reports.
• Supporting month-end processes and general finance administration.
• Providing ad hoc support to the wider finance team as required.

Skills

Purchase ledger management

Supplier accounts

Credit control

Attention to detail

Excel skills

Communication skills

Tools

Xero

Excel (advanced)

Job description

Confidential near Keighley is recruiting a Finance Assistant to join a friendly, family-owned business. You will manage the purchase ledger, supplier accounts and provide support across credit control and broader finance duties.

Office-based, 9:00am–5:00pm, Monday to Friday with free parking. The role suits someone who enjoys accuracy, variety and working as part of a small, supportive team.