Purchase Ledger Assistant

Webrecruit; England; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology-driven organization based in the United Kingdom is seeking a Purchase Ledger Assistant to oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process. The role includes managing supplier accounts, processing invoices, and maintaining relationships with suppliers. The ideal candidate will have experience in accounts payable and strong understanding of accounting principles. This position offers a salary between £30,000 and £35,000 and a flexible hybrid working environment. It's an excellent opportunity for career growth within an innovative financial setup.

Benefits

Salary of £30,000 - £35,000 per annum

Flexible hybrid working

25 days' annual leave plus a day for your birthday

Private Medical Insurance

Dental, Optical and Hearing care plan

Group Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programmes

Enhanced family policies

Regular social events

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing purchase ledger or accounts payable.
• Strong understanding of accounting and VAT principles.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and resolve queries independently.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with suppliers and internal teams.
• Confidence using accounting software.
• Detail-driven, organized approach focusing on accuracy and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end purchase ledger process.
• Oversee accounts payable from invoice receipt to payment.
• Reconcile supplier statements and handle queries.
• Maintain supplier accounts and manage onboarding.
• Support month-end processes with accurate reporting.
• Identify issues and recommend improvements.

Skills

Managing purchase ledger

Troubleshooting issues

Relationship-building skills

Confidence using accounting software

Detail-driven and organized

Job description

Purchase Ledger Assistant

St Albans (Hybrid working with at least three days per week in the office)

The Organisation

Our client is a powerhouse within the digital learning sector, enabling organisations to unlock their potential through digital content and solutions. Within their Bespoke Content Team, they seamlessly create, design and deliver tailored digital learning solutions, working within an agency business model.

They are now looking for a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join them on a permanent, full-time basis.

The Benefits

• Salary of £30,000 - £35,000 per annum
• Flexible hybrid working (with at least three days per week in the office)
• 25 days' annual leave, plus an additional day for your birthday
• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental, Optical and Hearing care plan
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programmes and wellbeing resources
• Enhanced family policies
• Regular social events and activities

This is a great opportunity for a confident, highly organised purchase ledger or accounts payable professional to join a modern, growing organisation.

You'll discover a role with clear scope to develop, allowing you to deepen your expertise and continue building your skill set within a supportive, fast-paced finance environment.

In return, you'll enjoy a generous benefits package alongside the flexibility of hybrid working, giving you the freedom to work in a way that suits you, backed by an organisation that values wellbeing, stability, and long-term careers.

So, if you want a role that offers both growth and flexibility, apply today.

The Role

As a Purchase Ledger Assistant, you will take full ownership of accounts payable, managing the end-to-end purchase ledger process to support our client's healthy finances.

Specifically, you will manage the accounts payable process, from invoice receipt through to payment, ensuring invoices and expenses are correctly coded, approved and processed in a timely manner.

Acting as the main point of contact for supplier finance, you will reconcile supplier statements, build and maintain strong working relationships, handle queries confidently and resolve discrepancies quickly and professionally.

• Maintain supplier accounts and manage the onboarding of new suppliers
• Manage the payables inbox and respond to queries efficiently
• Support month-end processes with accurate information and reporting
• Identify and troubleshoot issues, recommending improvements where appropriate

About You

To be considered as a Purchase Ledger Assistant, you will need:

• Proven experience managing purchase ledger or accounts payable
• Strong understanding of accounting and VAT principles
• The ability to troubleshoot issues and resolve queries independently
• Excellent relationship-building skills with suppliers and internal teams
• Confidence using accounting software
• A detail-driven, organised approach with a focus on accuracy and deadlines

Other organisations may call this role Accounts Payable Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Finance Administrator, Accounts Administrator, AP Clerk, Ledger Clerk, or Purchase Ledger Clerk.

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So, if you want to take the next step in your finance career as a Purchase Ledger Assistant, please apply via the button shown. This vacancy is being advertised by Webrecruit. The services advertised by Webrecruit are those of an Employment Agency.