Purchase Ledger Assistant

Cherry Professional - Relationship Led Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Professional - Relationship Led Recruitment is seeking a Purchase Ledger Assistant to help process supplier invoices and support accurate financial records. You will play a key role in reconciling supplier statements, coding invoices, and ensuring timely payments within a collaborative finance team.

If you enjoy numbers, attention to detail, and using Excel and financial systems, this role offers a solid path to develop within a supportive organisation and to build strong supplier

Qualifications

• Experience working in purchase ledger or accounts payable.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Effective communication with colleagues and suppliers.
• Comfortable using financial systems and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and on time.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with coding and verification of invoices.
• Support payments and month-end supplier reconciliations.
• Maintain organised financial records and data accuracy.
• Collaborate with finance and procurement to streamline processes.

Skills

Purchase ledger / accounts payable

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Financial systems

Tools

Excel

Job description

Join a dynamic team where your attention to detail will keep vital financial processes running smoothly! As a Purchase Ledger Assistant, you'll play a key role in ensuring that supplier invoices are processed accurately and efficiently-supporting the financial health of the organisation and enabling smooth business operations.

If you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy working with numbers, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills and grow your career.

About the Role: In this position, you will assist with the management of the purchase ledger, helping to maintain accurate financial records by processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and supporting supplier payments. Your contributions will help ensure the company's operations stay on track and build strong supplier relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with verifying and coding invoices in accordance with company procedures.
• Support the preparation of payments and assist with month-end supplier reconciliations.
• Maintain organized financial records to ensure data accuracy.
• Collaborate with finance and procurement teams to streamline processes.

Must-Have Requirements

• Experience working with purchase ledger or accounts payable functions.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Effective communication skills.
• Comfortable working with financial systems and Excel