Purchase Ledger / Accounts Assistant

NVOG; Chorley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established company in Chorley is seeking a Purchase Ledger Clerk/Accounts Assistant to join their stable team. The role involves processing invoices, bank reconciliations, and supporting the finance team. Candidates with strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail are encouraged to apply, with opportunities for AAT study support available.

Benefits

22 days of holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 25 days)

Excellent pension scheme

2x salary life cover

Free on-site parking

Study support if desired

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal skills required.
• Keen eye for detail and methodical work approach.
• Ability to multitask effectively.

Responsibilities

• Scan and process utility invoices for payment.
• Assist in processing non-utility invoices.
• Perform bank reconciliations for all companies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

AAT study support

Tools

Excel

Job description

Our exclusive client, based in Chorley, is currently recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Clerk/Accounts Assistant to join their team. This busy, established company is well known in the area and has a very stable and long-standing team.

Duties Include

1. Scan and process utility invoices ready for payment.
2. Assist in the processing of non-utility invoices for all companies.
3. Assist with payment runs.
4. Perform bank reconciliations for all companies.
5. Deal with queries related to purchase invoices.
6. Work daily on Excel.
7. Support the wider finance team when needed.

You must have strong interpersonal skills, a keen eye for detail, work methodically, and have the ability to multitask. The client is open to considering candidates who are eager to grow and develop their accounting skills, offering AAT study support, or those who prefer to focus solely on this type of role without studying.

In return, you will receive 22 days of holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 25 days), an excellent pension scheme, 2x salary life cover, free on-site parking, and study support if desired.

If you are interested in this role within a successful and well-established business, please apply to Tammy Smith now for an immediate interview.