Purchase Ledger / Accounts Assistant

Office Angles UK; Grays; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic finance team is seeking a proactive Purchase Ledger Accounts Assistant for a 1-year maternity contract based in Grays, Essex. The role involves managing the processing of invoices, maintaining the Purchase Ledger, and completing month-end responsibilities. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in accounts, strong numerical skills, and a team-oriented attitude. This is an exciting opportunity within a growing company that values diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Company pension

Parking on site

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar Accounts Assistant / Purchase Ledger role.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with suppliers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day processing of invoices and credit notes.
• Maintain an efficient Purchase Ledger with timely transaction processing.
• Complete month-end responsibilities including reconciliations.
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve invoice queries.

Skills

Numerical accuracy

Confident communication

Organised and reliable

Team-oriented attitude

Job description

Purchase Ledger / Accounts Assistant (1 year maternity contract)

Location: Grays, Essex

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Hours: Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5pm

Benefits include:

• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Company pension
• Parking on site

We're seeking a proactive and motivated Purchase Ledger Accounts Assistant to join our client's dynamic finance team initially on a 1 year contract basis, with the potential of a permanent role offered after the initial contract period. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a well established, growing company where you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of their Purchase Ledger function.

Responsibilities:

• Managing the day-to-day processing of invoices and credit notes
• Helping to maintain an efficient Purchase Ledger, ensuring transactions are processed correctly and in a timely manner
• Completing month-end responsibilities, including statement reconciliations, aged reports, and outstanding transaction summaries
• Opening new accounts, ensuring all required information is gathered and aligned with purchasing and agreed payment terms
• Preparing and posting journals when required
• Liaising confidently with suppliers and internal colleagues to resolve invoice queries, discrepancies, and credit request issues
• Supporting with fleet and invoicing queries
• Assisting the finance team during auditsPerforming daily bank reconciliations
• Providing general support across the team

Skills & Experience Required:

• Previous experience in a similar Accounts Assistant / Purchase Ledger role
• Strong numerical accuracy and an eye for detail
• Confident communicator who is comfortable speaking with suppliers and internal teams
• Organised, reliable, and able to meet deadlines
• A positive, team-oriented attitude

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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