Purchase Ledger Assistant

Tech Connect Group; Pontypool; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Tech Connect Group is partnering with a Pontypool-based automotive manufacturer to recruit a temporary Finance Assistant for a 3-month contract, focusing on purchase ledger and high-volume invoicing to support a busy finance team during a critical period.

The role requires strong attention to detail, experience with the purchase ledger, and comfort navigating a database, with on-site duties in Pontypool and full-time hours.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in purchase ledger or accounts payable with heavy invoicing.
• Familiarity with an ERP system or central business/finance software.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong numerical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Able to commit to a 3-month temporary assignment and work on-site in Pontypool.

Responsibilities

• Purchase Ledger & Invoicing: Processing purchase invoices, matching purchase orders to delivery notes and invoices, and accurately coding expenses.
• Supplier Management: Reconciling supplier statements, investigating and resolving invoice queries, and dealing with supplier phone and email inquiries.
• Data Entry: Inputting financial data, preparing payment runs, and updating vendor details into the company's central business software with high precision.
• General Administration: Supporting the wider finance team with ledger maintenance, filing, and ad-hoc administrative duties as required.

Skills

Purchase Ledger

Invoicing

Supplier Management

Data Entry

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Tools

ERP System

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Tech Connect Group is proud to be partnering with a leading automotive manufacturer based in Pontypool to recruit a temporary Finance Assistant for a 3-month contract. This role will have a strong focus on purchase ledger and high-volume invoicing, supporting a busy finance team through a critical period.

If you possess a strong eye for detail, are experienced with the purchase ledger, and are comfortable navigating a database, we want to hear from you.

Location: Pontypool

Contract Length: 3 Months (potential to go perm)

Hours: Full-time - Monday to Thursday (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM), Friday (8:00 AM - 1:00 PM)

Key Responsibilities

• Purchase Ledger & Invoicing: Processing purchase invoices, matching purchase orders to delivery notes and invoices, and accurately coding expenses.
• Supplier Management: Reconciling supplier statements, investigating and resolving invoice queries, and dealing with supplier phone and email inquiries.
• Data Entry: Inputting financial data, preparing payment runs, and updating vendor details into the company's central business software with high precision.
• General Administration: Supporting the wider finance team with ledger maintenance, filing, and ad-hoc administrative duties as required.

Requirements & Skills

• Proven experience working in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role with heavy invoicing responsibilities.
• Familiarity working with an ERP System or central business/finance software.
• Exceptional attention to detail and strong numerical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Able to commit to a 3-month temporary assignment and work on-site in Pontypool