Purchase Ledger Assistant

Meridian Business Support; Cranbrook; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company Pension Plan (Salary Sacrifice

Life assurance 2x basic salary (3x for

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 Virtual GP

Will writing - YuLife

Bupa Critical Illness Plan (80% Subsid

Profit share scheme

Job summary

Meridian Business Support is seeking a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join our client on the outskirts of Exeter. The role involves processing and reconciling purchase invoices, with a focus on indirect invoices and a small volume of direct invoices. SAP experience is advantageous and training can be provided.

You will handle daily processing, matching against POs, supplier statements, and ensuring timely payments. The position offers hybrid working with 3 in-office days per week.

Qualifications

• Accounts Payable experience in a high-volume environment.
• Experience using SAP for accounts payable is advantageous, training can be provided.
• Good IT skills with strong MS Excel and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process indirect invoices daily, logging and reconciling.
• Unblock invoices for payment ahead of due dates.
• Liaise with internal teams to match invoices to purchase orders.
• Manage supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Resolve payment discrepancies and inquiries as part of a controlled process.

Skills

Accounts Payable

MS Excel

IT skills

Education

Tools

SAP

Job description

Purchase Ledger Assistant

The Opportunity:

If you're a strong Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable specialist with excellent IT skills, we have a lovely role for you on the outskirts of Exeter. The Purchase Ledger Assistant will effectively manage the processing and reconciling of all purchase invoices. The role covers the management of indirect purchase invoices and a small volume of direct invoices from receipt, reconciliation though to payment by agreed method and payment date.

The Opportunity:

Daily processing of indirect invoices including logging, reconciling and unblocking for payment in SAP financial system. Manage outstanding queries and liaising with internal departments to ensure invoices are matched to relevant Purchase Order as as per audited process Management of supplier statements Ensuring transactions are unblocked for payment in advance of payment due dates Resolution of discrepancies with regards to transactionsYou'll be able to offer:

You’ll be able to offer:

Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger experience in a high volume business. Experience using SAP Financial System for accounts payable advantageous (although not essential as training can be provided). Good IT skills strong MS Excel skills. Accurate and good attention to detailCompany Benefits:

Company Benefits:

• 25 days paid annual leave + bank holidays
• Company Pension Plan (Salary Sacrifice) - Employer contributions of 6% (with min of 3% employee contributions)
• Life assurance cover 2 x basic salary (rising to 3 x basic salary for company pension scheme members)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 24/7 Virtual GP
• Will writing - free service through YuLife
• Bupa Critical Illness Plan (80% subsidised by the Company)*
• Company profit share scheme (only for non-bonus related contracts), following 2 years service

Working Hours:

Hours of work: 37.5 p.w., Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:15pm, with a daily 45-minute break. Hybrid working available, minimum 3 days in office (Tues, Wed, Thurs)