Purchase Ledger Assistant

K2 Recruitment; Bicester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a knowledgeable Purchase Ledger Assistant to manage invoice processing and support business operations. Candidates should have at least an AAT Level 2 qualification and strong organizational skills. This role offers a salary of £27,000–£28,000 per annum, with additional benefits like private health insurance and a performance-based bonus.

Benefits

Flexible hours

10% annual bonus

Death in Service

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private health insurance

Qualifications

• AAT Qualification Level 2 or 3 or interested in continuing these studies.
• Good understanding of numeracy and computer literacy.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous experience within Purchase Ledger.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of invoices accurately.
• Compile invoices and purchase orders.
• Process supplier invoice payments within timescales.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of supplier statements.
• Manage finance inbox and categorize emails.
• Process bill payments and staff expenses.
• Manage direct debits and keep ledgers updated.

Skills

Numeracy

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

AAT Qualification Level 2 or 3

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Accountancy Software

Job description

Overview

Commercial/Office Division

A growing and developing company are looking for a knowledgeable and intuitive individual to join their dynamic team as a Purchase Ledger Assistant. The company are looking for an efficient worker who can support the goals and aims of the business.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that high volumes (approx. 600 per month) of invoices are processed, paid and coded on time, accurately and correctly.
• Compile matching invoices and purchase orders, liaising with relevant departments over queries.
• Process and collect payment of supplier invoices within required timescales and resolve any queries.
• Perform monthly reconciliations of supplier statements.
• Run an aged creditors and prepare a purchase ledger payment run.
• Maintain the finance inbox, categorising emails and identifying requirements.
• Process bill payments, managing online utility portals as a parallel to spreadsheets and software.
• Process staff expenses.
• Manage direct debits and ensure ledgers are kept up to date.

Personal Attributes / Qualifications

• Have AAT Qualification Level 2 or 3, or be interested in continuing these studies.
• Show good understanding and practice of numeracy and computer literacy, being able to use Microsoft Excel and Outlook and pick up new accounting systems.
• Have excellent attention to detail, organisation, problem solving and multitasking skills.
• Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Previous experience within Purchase Ledger and using Accountancy Software.
• Be comfortable working independently.
• Work well under pressure.

Benefits

• Flexibility to structure hours around a 37.5 hour week (Core hours Mon–Fri 10:00–16:00; office hours 08:00–18:00).
• Salary £27,000–£28,000 per annum dependent on experience with a 10% annual bonus based on personal and company performance.
• Death in Service, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, AXA private health insurance.

K2 Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

K2 Recruitment, 5 London Road, Bicester, Oxfordshire OX26 6BU
Tel: [phone] or 01295 709300
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