Purchase Ledger Assistant

Michael Page Finance; Brighton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page Finance is seeking a dedicated Purchase Ledger Assistant for a permanent role in Brighton. You will support day-to-day finance administration within the accounts team and help maintain clear and accurate financial records.

Working closely with colleagues, you will process invoices, check data accuracy, and update internal records. The role offers stability in a friendly finance environment and scope to develop your ledger skills.

Qualifications

• Experience of accurate finance administration and record keeping.
• Ability to work with financial data and supporting documentation.
• Ability to identify and resolve straightforward data discrepancies.
• Good organisational skills for managing documents and routine tasks.
• Clear communication when responding to finance-related queries.
• Ability to follow finance procedures and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Process finance administration accurately to keep records up to date.
• Maintain documentation to support the Accounting & Finance department.
• Check financial information for accuracy and resolve straightforward discrepancies.
• Update internal records promptly for reliable information access.
• Handle finance-related queries and provide timely updates.
• Organise supporting documents to facilitate easy access.
• Follow agreed finance procedures to support consistent record keeping.

Skills

Finance administration

Record keeping

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

As a Purchase Ledger Assistant in Brighton, you will help keep day-to-day finance administration organised within the organisation. You will work within the accounts team, helping the business maintain clear and accurate financial records.

Client Details

The organisation operates in an exciting, stable sector in Brighton.

Description

• Process finance administration accurately to keep records up to date.
• Maintain clear documentation to support the day-to-day work of the Accounting & Finance department.
• Check financial information for accuracy and resolve straightforward discrepancies.
• Update internal records promptly so colleagues can access reliable information.
• Handle finance-related queries professionally and provide timely updates.
• Organise supporting documents to ensure information is easy to locate.
• Follow agreed finance procedures to support consistent record keeping.

Profile

A successful Purchase Ledger Assistant should have:

• Experience of accurate finance administration and record keeping.
• Confidence working with financial data and supporting documentation.
• Ability to identify and resolve straightforward data discrepancies.
• Good organisational skills for managing documents and routine tasks.
• Clear communication skills when responding to finance-related queries.
• Ability to follow finance procedures and maintain accurate records.

Job Offer

• Permanent Purchase Ledger Assistant position based in Brighton.
• Salary of £27,000 to £29,000, dependent on the level of experience.

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