Purchase Ledger

Orion Electrotech; Nechells; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cash plan

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

31 days annual leave + BH

On-site parking

Development and progression

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Orion Electrotech is recruiting a Purchase Ledger Assistant for a Birmingham-based role (4 days onsite, 1 day from home). The role is full time, permanent, 37.5 hours weekly, with Monday to Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm.

You will support supplier invoicing, payments, and ledger accuracy in a busy finance team. Ideal candidates have purchase ledger or accounts payable experience, strong numerical abilities, and be detail-focused.

Qualifications

• Experience in Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable or Finance Administration.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent numerical ability and attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately using the finance system.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and goods received notes.
• Manage supplier payment runs on a weekly, monthly and ad hoc basis.
• Allocate payments and maintain ledger records.
• Post daily bank transactions and reconcile supplier statements.
• Resolve discrepancies and build good supplier relationships.
• Produce creditor reports for management.
• Support month-end processes and ledger close-down.
• Assist with process improvements and system enhancements.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and procedures.

Skills

Purchase Ledger

Accounts Payable

Excel

Time Management

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Relationship building

Job description

Purchase Ledger Assistant

Birmingham (4 days onsite, 1 day from home)

Full Time Permanent 37.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm)

Are you a detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys keeping things organised, accurate, and running smoothly? We're looking for a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join a busy and supportive finance team where you'll play a vital role in ensuring suppliers are paid accurately and on time.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with purchase ledger or accounts payable experience who is looking to develop their career within a growing business that values accuracy, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Be Doing

As Purchase Ledger Assistant, you'll be responsible for the smooth day-to-day operation of the purchase ledger function, ensuring supplier invoices are processed efficiently and financial records remain accurate.

• Processing supplier invoices accurately using the company's finance system.
• Matching invoices to approved purchase orders and goods received records.
• Managing supplier payment runs, including weekly, monthly, and ad hoc payments.
• Allocating payments and maintaining accurate purchase ledger records.
• Posting daily bank transactions.
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies.
• Building positive relationships with suppliers and internal teams to resolve queries quickly.
• Producing creditor reports for management.
• Supporting month-end processes and ledger close-down activities.
• Assisting with process improvements and finance system enhancements.
• Ensuring compliance with internal financial controls and company procedures.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a proactive and organised individual who can manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within a Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable, or Finance Administration role.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent numerical ability and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to build effective working relationships with colleagues and suppliers.
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering high standards.
• Positive, adaptable, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

What's On Offer?

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• 31 days annual leave, plus Bank Holidays.
• Additional holiday entitlement with long service.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Health cash plan.
• Employee perks and wellbeing benefits.
• On-site parking.
• A supportive environment with opportunities for development and progression.