Purchase Ledger Assistant

Howett Thorpe; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Purchase Ledger Assistant to join their finance team in Farnborough. This role is perfect for someone at the beginning of their finance career, offering ongoing training and support, with potential for growth as the team expands. The successful candidate will manage accounts payable, handle supplier communications, and ensure accurate invoice processing. With a proactive attitude and excellent communication skills, you will contribute to the team's success while enjoying benefits like study support and a company bonus scheme. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your finance skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company bonus scheme

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Study support

Qualifications

• Strong interest in advancing a career in Accounts.
• Ability to manage accounts payable and supplier communications.

Responsibilities

• Manage Accounts Payable inbox and supplier communications.
• Review, verify and post invoices, maintaining accurate records.
• Reconcile invoices and maintain supplier accounts.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Excellent communication skills

Attention to detail

Self-motivated

Ability to work under pressure

Capacity to learn new systems quickly

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Reference no: 15774

Our client is a successful SME business based in Farnborough who are looking for a full time Purchase Ledger Assistant to join their finance team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone in the early stages of their finance career to gain ongoing training and support with the opportunity to progress medium and long term as the team grows. Furthermore, study support will be offered to the successful candidate.

Purchase Ledger Assistant - Benefits

1. 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
2. Company bonus scheme
3. Private medical insurance
4. Pension scheme
5. Study support

Purchase Ledger Assistant - About The Role

In this role you will be reporting into the Financial Controller, while working closely with the wider Finance team.

Key responsibilities:

1. Manage Accounts Payable inbox
2. Supplier communications, responding to and resolving queries
3. Review, verify and post invoices
4. Reconcile invoices received to goods received
5. Setting up of new supplier accounts
6. Maintain existing accounts details within purchase ledger
7. Monthly reconciliation of supplier statements
8. Maintain and reconcile intercompany accounts
9. Administration of periodic BACS payment run
10. Process manual payment requests as and when required in GBP & Euro
11. Maintaining strong business relationships with both suppliers and internal stakeholders
12. Reviewing procedures and systems to identify improvement opportunities

The successful Purchase Ledger Assistant will have/be:

1. A proactive attitude and a strong interest in advancing a career in Accounts
2. A self-motivated individual capable of taking the initiative, whether working independently or as part of a team
3. Work under pressure respecting tight deadlines on a monthly basis
4. Demonstrate attention to detail
5. Excellent communication skills and able to deal effectively with internal and external clients
6. Capacity to learn new systems quickly
7. A solid proficiency in using Microsoft Excel

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.