Purchase Ledger

Think Accountancy and Finance; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A reputable accounting firm is seeking a Purchase Ledger Assistant in Stoke on Trent for a temporary-to-permanent role. You will manage the end-to-end Purchase Ledger process, handle supplier invoices, and support financial accuracy within a collaborative finance team. Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of finance experience, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. Flexible part-time hours are offered, allowing a better work-life balance while you contribute to a stable organization.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Supportive finance team

Direct reporting to Finance Manager

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience within a finance function.
• Strong background in Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable.
• Competent in managing deadlines with high accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of the end-to-end Purchase Ledger process.
• Processing 50-100 supplier invoices weekly.
• Managing supplier queries and maintaining strong supplier relationships.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Excel skills

Job description

Purchase Ledger Assistant

Genuine temporary to permanent ( due to retirement)

Location: Stoke on Trent

Hours: Flexible - 25 hours per week

Options include five days per week at five hours per day, or Monday to Thursday

Salary £28000- £30000 (Full time equivalent)

Start Date: 12th January

Company Overview

Our client is a well-established, highly respected engineering and manufacturing business operating within a specialist, high-value environment. The company is known for its commitment to quality, technical excellence and long-standing customer relationships. You will be joining a stable organisation with strong processes, a collaborative culture and a focus on doing things properly.

The Role

Our client is recruiting a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join a close-knit finance team of three, reporting directly to the Finance Manager. This is a genuine temporary-to-permanent opportunity, offering long-term stability for the right individual. The role operates within a low-volume, high-value environment, where attention to detail, accuracy and a thorough understanding of the end-to-end Purchase Ledger process are critical.

Key Responsibilities

• Full ownership of the end-to-end Purchase Ledger process
• Processing approximately 50-100 supplier invoices per week, with individual invoice values ranging from £50 to £100,000
• Three-way matching of Purchase Orders, Goods Received Notes and invoices
• Statement reconciliations and resolution of discrepancies
• Preparation and processing of supplier payment runs
• Management of supplier queries and maintaining strong supplier relationships
• Processing credit notes and reviewing payment terms
• Supporting purchase order administration and controls
• Ensuring compliance with internal finance controls and procedures
• Working closely with the Finance Manager to maintain ledger accuracy and integrity

Requirements

• Ideally 3-5 years' experience within a finance function
• Strong background in Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable
• Solid understanding of the full Purchase Ledger lifecycle (POs to payment)
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on accuracy and process quality
• Experience handling statement reconciliations and payment runs
• Confident communicator when dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Well organised and comfortable managing deadlines
• Experience working within a small finance team
• Strong systems and Excel skills; ERP experience advantageous

What's on Offer

• Genuine temporary-to-permanent opportunity
• Flexible part-time working hours (25 hours per week)
• Choice of working pattern to suit personal commitments
• Supportive and collaborative finance team
• Direct reporting line to the Finance Manager
• Long-term opportunity within a stable organisation