Purchase Ledger Assistant

Robert Walters UK; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Purchase Ledger Assistant to support their Accounts Team. This role is vital for ensuring smooth operations, managing supplier invoices, and maintaining accuracy throughout the payment process. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, strong organisational abilities, and a keen attention to detail. Join a company that values inclusivity, wellbeing, and high performance, while enjoying flexible working arrangements and a range of benefits including gym membership and company events. Make a significant impact on the company's future by delivering exceptional service and getting things right the first time.

Benefits

Company events

Company pension

Free parking

Gym membership

Health & wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience in a Purchase Ledger role.
• Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Handle supplier invoices from entry to payment.
• Liaise with managers and suppliers via telephone and email.
• Assist in month-end and year-end processes.

Skills

Team player mentality

Excellent communication abilities

Drive, organisation, and focus

Attention to detail

Knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Basic knowledge of Plant

Purchase ledger experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our client is on the lookout for a Purchase Ledger Assistant. This role is pivotal in supporting the Accounts Team with meeting strict deadlines and providing general administrative support. The successful candidate will be instrumental in implementing and embedding the company vision and behaviours across all operations. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on the future of the company, focusing on delivering the highest service and getting things 'right first time'.What you'll do:Your role will be central to ensuring smooth operations within the Accounts Team. You'll handle supplier invoices, from entry and verification to payment, ensuring accuracy at every step. Your excellent communication skills will come into play as you liaise with managers and suppliers via telephone and email. You'll negotiate credits when necessary, challenge any incorrect invoices, and raise any queries promptly. Your attention to detail will be crucial in preparing payments for weekly/monthly BACS runs and assisting in both month-end processes and year-end tasks.* Entry, verification, and payment of supplier invoices* Telephone and email correspondence with managers and suppliers* Negotiating credits where needed, challenging incorrect invoices, and raising queries* Resolving queries with department managers* Preparation of payments for weekly/monthly BACS run* Assist in month end process and year endWhat you bring:You're a team player who thrives in collaborative environments, always ready to support your colleagues. Your communication skills are top-notch, allowing you to effectively liaise with managers and suppliers alike. You're driven, organised, and focused, able to juggle multiple tasks without losing sight of deadlines. Your exceptional organisational skills are matched by your keen attention to detail. You have knowledge of Microsoft Excel and basic understanding of Plant. Plus, you have at least one year's experience in a Purchase Ledger role.* Team player mentality* Excellent communication abilities* Drive, organisation, and focus* Exceptional organisational skills* Ability to meet strict deadlines* Attention to detail* Knowledge of Microsoft Excel* Basic knowledge of Plant* At least 1 year Purchase ledger experienceWhat sets this company apart:This company prides itself on being more than just a business. They value inclusivity, fun, wellbeing, and high performance in everything they do. They offer flexible working arrangements and welcome enquiries from everyone, valuing diversity in their workforce. They also provide a range of benefits including company events, a company pension, free parking, gym membership, and a health & wellbeing programme.

Our client is on the lookout for a Purchase Ledger Assistant. This role is pivotal in supporting the Accounts Team with meeting strict deadlines and providing general administrative support. The successful candidate will be instrumental in implementing and embedding the company vision and behaviours across all operations. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a real impact on the future of the company, focusing on delivering the highest service and getting things 'right first time'.

What you'll do:

Your role will be central to ensuring smooth operations within the Accounts Team. You'll handle supplier invoices, from entry and verification to payment, ensuring accuracy at every step. Your excellent communication skills will come into play as you liaise with managers and suppliers via telephone and email. You'll negotiate credits when necessary, challenge any incorrect invoices, and raise any queries promptly. Your attention to detail will be crucial in preparing payments for weekly/monthly BACS runs and assisting in both month-end processes and year-end tasks.

• Entry, verification, and payment of supplier invoices
• Telephone and email correspondence with managers and suppliers
• Negotiating credits where needed, challenging incorrect invoices, and raising queries
• Resolving queries with department managers
• Preparation of payments for weekly/monthly BACS run
• Assist in month end process and year end

What you bring:

You're a team player who thrives in collaborative environments, always ready to support your colleagues. Your communication skills are top-notch, allowing you to effectively liaise with managers and suppliers alike. You're driven, organised, and focused, able to juggle multiple tasks without losing sight of deadlines. Your exceptional organisational skills are matched by your keen attention to detail. You have knowledge of Microsoft Excel and basic understanding of Plant. Plus, you have at least one year's experience in a Purchase Ledger role.

• Team player mentality
• Excellent communication abilities
• Drive, organisation, and focus
• Exceptional organisational skills
• Ability to meet strict deadlines
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Basic knowledge of Plant
• At least 1 year Purchase ledger experience

What sets this company apart:

This company prides itself on being more than just a business. They value inclusivity, fun, wellbeing, and high performance in everything they do. They offer flexible working arrangements and welcome enquiries from everyone, valuing diversity in their workforce. They also provide a range of benefits including company events, a company pension, free parking, gym membership, and a health & wellbeing programme.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates

About the job

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Part Qualified Accountant

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Location: Hemel Hempstead

Contract Type: FULL_TIME

Specialism: Accountancy & Finance

Focus: Part Qualified Accountant

Industry: Accountancy

Salary: £33,000 - £36,000 per annum

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Location: Hemel Hempstead

FULL_TIME

Job Reference: O6L75U-C56F8064

Date posted: 6 May 2025

Consultant: Ashely Koven

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