Purchase Ledger Assistant

Four Recruitment; Bolton Croft; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing company in Bolton is seeking a Purchase Ledger Assistant to handle various financial processes. The ideal candidate will thrive in a high-volume environment, ensuring prompt payments and fostering strong supplier relationships. Key responsibilities include processing invoices, handling supplier queries, and assisting with month-end duties.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced environment is essential.
• Self-motivated with strong organisational skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Process daily invoices and run weekly payment cycles.
• Handle supplier queries and maintain supplier accounts.
• Support financial tasks such as accruals and cash flow updates.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Numeracy skills

Computer and Excel skills

Problem-solving

Team player

Ability to meet deadlines

Job description

Purchase Ledger Assistant

Location: Bolton

Salary: circa £26,000- £29,000

We are recruiting for an experienced Purchase Ledger Assistant to join a well-established, fast-growing company based in Bolton. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in a high-volume, fast-paced environment and can meet strict daily deadlines.

We're looking for someone with strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Your role will be key in ensuring efficient financial processes and maintaining excellent supplier relationships.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process daily invoices
• Weekly payment run
• Handling supplier queries and resolving payment issues
• Managing and monitoring supplier accounts ensuring payment terms are met
• Accurately post daily payment bank transactions
• Review and process statement reconciliation
• Supporting Financial controller with month end duties ie Accruals/ prepayments/journals
• GRNI review
• Updating weekly Cash flow
• Self-billing
• Effective Communication between Suppliers and Colleagues

Skills & Attributes:

• Excellent attention to detail
• Self motivated
• Ability to work to strict deadlines
• Experience of working in fast paced environment
• Strong numeracy skills
• Good general computer and excel skills
• Team player
• Strong organisational skills and ability to prioritise

Please send a copy of your CV for immediate consideration.