Purchase Ledger Assistant

THE RECRUITMENT DUO; London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment company seeks an experienced Purchase Ledger Assistant in Shirley, Solihull. You will manage the purchase ledger function, process invoices, and liaise with suppliers. The position offers 25 days holiday, a 5% pension scheme, and free parking. Ideal for candidates with a strong Accounts or Finance background.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Employer contribution 5% pension scheme

Modern office environment

Free parking available onsite

Qualifications

• Proven work history within a busy Accounts or Finance department essential.
• Experience of managing Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the purchase ledger function and process purchase invoices.
• Responsible for monthly supplier reconciliations.
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve invoice queries.

Skills

Proven work history within a busy Accounts or Finance department

Experience of managing Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work accurately in a fast paced environment

Positive, proactive and enthusiastic mentality

Naturally curious and investigative nature

Team player

Customer focused nature

Job description

Role: Purchase Ledger Assistant

Contract: Permanent

Salary: Up to 29,000 dependant on experience

Location: Shirley Solihull B90

We are working on behalf of an award winning and growing company who is seeking to recruit an experienced Purchase Ledger Assistant to join their established Finance department of 8. The successful candidate will be working as part of the finance team alongside 2 Purchase Ledger Assistants, and 2 Sales Ledger Assistants.

This is a position working Monday to Friday full time in their modern office environment. The working hours are 9am until 5.30pm. Free parking is available at their offices.

Role and responsibilities:

• As a Purchase Ledger Assistant, you will have responsibility for the purchase ledger function
• Process purchase invoices both data imports files and expense invoices
• Responsible for monthly supplier reconciliations
• Responsible for managing supplier requests for payments
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve invoice queries and chase credit notes
• Process monthly supplier payment runs
• Posting and allocating cash
• Responsible for managing credit control
• Supporting with producing MI for the Management Accountant or Finance Director as required
• General accounts administration duties such as filing and archiving invoices

Skills and experience required:

• Proven work history within a busy Accounts or Finance department essential
• Experience of managing Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable essential
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills is essential
• Ability to work accurately in a fast paced environment adhering to deadlines
• Positive, proactive and enthusiastic mentality
• Naturally curious and investigative nature
• Team player
• Customer focused nature

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Employer contribution 5% pension scheme
• Modern office environment
• Free parking available onsite

If you are actively seeking a new permanent position with previous experience in Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable then please apply.