Purchase Ledger Assistant

Infinity Recruitment Consultancy Limited; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Sick pay

Life assurance

Healthcare scheme

Pro-rated annual leave

Job summary

Infinity Recruitment Consultancy Limited is looking for a highly organised Purchase Ledger Assistant to join the Finance team in Peterborough on a part-time basis. The role is office-based, 18 hours per week across three days, Monday to Friday, to support the purchase ledger function and ensure invoices and payments are processed accurately.

Key duties include processing invoices, matching to PO, supplier statements, preparing payment runs, and assisting with month-end.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' purchase ledger or accounts payable experience.
• Studying AAT or ACCA or qualified by experience.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Proficient IT skills including Microsoft Excel; SAP experience is advantageous.
• A proactive team player with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices and maintain supplier accounts.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and reconcile supplier statements.
• Prepare payment runs and process staff expenses.
• Investigate and resolve invoice and payment queries.
• Support month-end processes and the wider Finance team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Proactive

Education

AAT/ACCA studies

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

Our Peterborough-based client is looking for a highly organised Purchase Ledger Assistant to join their Finance team on a part-time permanent basis.

This is a fully office-based role, working 18 hours per week across three days, Monday to Friday.

As a Purchase Ledger Assistant, you will support the smooth running of the purchase ledger function, ensuring invoices, supplier accounts and payments are processed accurately and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities for the Purchase Ledger Assistant

• Process purchase invoices and maintain supplier accounts.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and reconcile supplier statements.
• Prepare payment runs and process staff expenses.
• Investigate and resolve invoice and payment queries.
• Support month-end processes and the wider Finance team.

Experience Required for the Purchase Ledger Assistant

• Previous purchase ledger or accounts payable experience (minimum 2 years preferred).
• Studying AAT/ACCA or qualified by experience.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel; SAP experience is advantageous.
• A proactive team player with excellent communication skills.

Benefits on offer for the Purchase Ledger Assistant

Salary up to £30,000 pro rata. 24 days annual leave plus public holidays pro rata. Contributory pension scheme. Sick pay, life assurance and healthcare scheme.