Finance Officer (Purchase Ledger)

Pertemps; Scotland; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Finance Assistant (Purchase Ledger Specialist) in North Ayrshire. This 9-month contract role offers a salary of up to £33,000 and includes benefits such as 40 days of holiday and a 10% pension contribution. The ideal candidate will be proficient in purchase ledger processes and have strong problem-solving skills. Join a dynamic finance team and contribute to improving processes in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

40 days holiday per year

10% pension contribution

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar finance role.
• Strong knowledge of purchase ledger processes from start to finish.
• Experience working with high volumes and complex invoices.

Responsibilities

• Full end-to-end Purchase Ledger processing.
• Conducting regular weekly BACS payment runs.
• Managing shared finance inboxes across three companies.

Skills

Purchase Ledger processes

Cash matching

Invoice processing

Financial systems

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Open Accounts

Kudos

Job description

Finance Assistant (Purchase Ledger Specialist)
Location: North Ayrshire
Salary: Up to £33,000
Contract: 9-month fixed-term contract (with potential to be extended or made permanent)
Benefits: 40 days holiday per year, 10% pension contribution

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Finance Assistant with a strong background in Purchase Ledger to join our finance team in North Ayrshire. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is confident in managing end-to-end ledger processes across multiple systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Full end-to-end Purchase Ledger processing
• Sales Ledger processing for cash sales
• Sales income reconciliation including card payments, credits, etc.
• Invoice processing and coding, including pre-logging analysis (e.g. prepayments, phasing)
• Aged Creditors report maintenance: analysis, invoice matching, and housekeeping
• Managing unallocated cash reports and performing cash matching
• Maintenance of invoice register and unapproved invoice reports
• Conducting regular weekly BACS payment runs and ad-hoc one-off payments
• Issuing and reconciling petty cash, including secondary checks
• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Managing shared finance inboxes across three companies
• Resolving disputed invoices via workflow
• Liaising with other departments to resolve invoice queries
• Responding to payment reminders and ensuring timely action
• Ensuring invoice flow through the system from logging to authorisation and return
• Handling complex invoice issues, particularly with energy suppliers during tenancy changes

Requirements:

• Proven experience in a similar finance role
• Strong knowledge of purchase ledger processes from start to finish
• Experience working with high volumes and complex invoices
• Proficiency in using financial systems such as Open Accounts and Kudos
• Ability to manage multiple tasks under pressure and meet deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• A proactive team player with strong communication skills

If you meet the above criteria and are looking for your next challenge, we would love to hear from you. My client is looking to move quickly so please get in touch as soon as possible. Contact Linda Currie.

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