Purchase Ledger Assistant

Future Prospects Group Ltd; Newark on Trent; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical cash plan

Life assurance

Annual Bonus

Holidays + bank holidays

Company pension

Career progression

On-site parking

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Future Prospects Group Ltd is seeking a Purchase Ledger Assistant in Newark to join a well-established finance team. You will manage end-to-end purchase ledger duties, coordinate expenses, and gain exposure to month-end processes.

The role involves handling high-volume invoices, three-way matching, and collaboration with procurement. Strong Excel skills and ERP familiarity are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchase ledger, accounts payable or finance assistant role.
• Capable of high-volume invoice processing with accuracy.
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliations and supplier statements.
• Proficient with Excel and ERP/finance software.
• Strong communication skills to resolve queries with internal teams and suppliers.
• Payroll exposure is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process up to 1,000 supplier invoices monthly with accurate coding.
• Perform three-way matching of POs, GRNs, and invoices.
• Resolve invoice queries with procurement.
• Reconcile supplier statements regularly.
• Administer corporate credit card and employee expenses.
• Prepare weekly BACS payments and ad-hoc supplier payments.
• Support Ledger Manager with month-end close and audits.
• Assist payroll operations when needed.

Skills

Purchase ledger experience

Microsoft Excel

Accounts payable know-how

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Purchase Ledger Assistant

Newark, Full Time, Permanent

Competitive salary

Future Prospects Group are delighted to be working with our client, a prominent leader in their industry, to recruit a skilled Purchase Ledger Assistant on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to become an integral member of an established finance team in Newark, where you will manage end-to-end purchase ledger duties, coordinate expenses, and gain valuable exposure to month-end and payroll processes.

THE ROLE

• Processing up to 1,000 supplier invoices per month, ensuring accurate nominal coding and timely ledger entry.
• Performing three-way matching across purchase orders, goods receipts, and incoming supplier invoices.
• Collaborating closely with the procurement department to investigate and resolve invoice queries and pricing discrepancies.
• Reconciling supplier statements on a routine basis and addressing any outstanding items efficiently.
• Administering corporate credit card and employee out-of-pocket expenses.
• Preparing and processing scheduled weekly BACS payment runs and authorised ad-hoc supplier payments.
• Supporting the Ledger Manager and wider finance team with month-end close reconciliations and audit documentation.
• Providing administrative assistance to payroll operations and cross-covering within the department when required.

THE CANDIDATE

• Demonstrated experience in a purchase ledger, accounts payable, or finance assistant position.
• Proven ability to manage high-volume invoice processing with exceptional numerical accuracy and speed.
• Hands-on experience conducting balance sheet, supplier statement, and corporate credit card reconciliations.
• Strong IT capability, particularly with Microsoft Excel and modern finance or ERP packages.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to resolve queries effectively with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Previous exposure to expense management systems or payroll administration is highly desirable.

THE BENEFITS

• Simplyhealth medical cash plan
• Life assurance
• Annual Bonus
• Holidays staring on 26 plus 8 bank hols increasing with service.
• Company pension scheme.
• Structured opportunities for professional development and finance career progression.
• On-site parking at the Newark office.
• A supportive, inclusive, and collaborative working culture.

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy and good luck with your application.

If you have not heard from a member of the Future Prospects team within 7 days from your application, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion. Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide individual feedback