Purchase Ledger Assistant

Michael Page (UK); Hazel Grove; Hybrid; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join their dynamic team. This role involves maintaining the purchase ledger, processing invoices, and preparing payment runs while responding to supplier queries. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication and organisational skills, with a background in finance. This progressive organisation offers a hybrid working model, on-site parking, and generous annual leave, making it an attractive opportunity for those looking to advance their career in finance. If you're ready to take the next step in a supportive environment, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Hybrid working (2-3 days from home)

On-site parking

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Work social events

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is essential.
• Studying towards AAT is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the purchase ledger and process supplier invoices.
• Prepare payment runs and respond to supplier queries promptly.

Skills

Communication Skills

Organisational Skills

Purchase Ledger Experience

Education

AAT (Association of Accounting Technicians)

Tools

MS Excel

Sage

Job description

• Purchase Ledger Assistant
• Well established, successful and dynamic organisation

About Our Client

Working for a very well established, progressive and growing organisation.

Job Description

The duties include:

• Maintain the purchase ledger, processing supplier invoices and credit notes.
• Prepare fortnightly payment runs to suppliers and ad-hoc payments.
• Respond to any supplier queries promptly and professionally.
• Create new supplier accounts ensuring all relevant information is entered on the supplier record.
• Keep a track of invoice authorisations and save invoices into invoice folder correctly.
• Complete aged creditor reports ensuring all aged queries are resolved in a timely manner.
• Ad hoc finance projects as and when required by senior finance staff.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate MUST:

• Have experience in a similar role - Essential
• Be studying towards AAT - Desirable
• Have excellent communication and organisation skills - Essential
• Be comfortable using MS Excel and ideally have experience with Sage - Desirable

What's on Offer

This role is looking to pay up to £28,000 + hybrid working (2-3 days from home), on-site parking, 25 days annual leave, company pension scheme, work social events + more!