Purchase Ledger Assistant

Agility Resoucing; Preston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accountancy firm is seeking a skilled Purchase Ledger Assistant. You will manage the purchase ledger, ensure reconciliation of transactions, and support payroll operations within a busy, friendly environment. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual with a strong customer service focus, offering flexibility and competitive benefits.

Benefits

22 days holiday plus bank holidays

Flexible working hours

Parking

Qualifications

• Experience in purchase ledger roles.
• Skills in handling a high volume of transactions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees.

Responsibilities

• Inputting purchase invoices into Sage.
• Reconciling purchase payments weekly.
• Assisting payroll team with queries and communications.

Skills

Customer service

Reconciliation

Attention to detail

Tools

Sage

Payroll software

Job description

Working with one of my key clients, I have an exciting position available for a tenacious, experienced Purchase Ledger assistant. Working within an SME organisation within a busy, friendly team you will have the skills and knowledge to implement, drive and trouble shoot in a professional manner with exceptional results and achieve deadlines.

Organisational Profile

The company is a well-established accountancy firm providing accounting services to 2,000+ clients via accounting software. The company offer a high quality service in Bookkeeping, Accounts, Payroll, VAT Returns and Tax Services as well as offering a wealth of knowledge and advice.

Position Summary

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual with an interest in payroll. The role will involve maintaining the department purchase ledger which consists of a high volume of transactions to be reconciled on a weekly basis. There will also be a proportion of the role that is focused on customer service; assisting the payroll team in discussing payroll offerings to employees.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Inputting transactions purchase invoices into Sage.
• Uploading data from payroll software into Sage.
• Reconciling purchase payments to the purchase ledger.
• Customer service including answering telephone calls and emails and dealing with queries and complaints.
• Contacting new employees to confirm the payroll process and answer queries.
• Contacting employees who have received the first payment to answer queries.
• Internal reporting to payroll team leader and payroll manager.
• Working with all departments internally to ensure the smooth running of the umbrella payroll solution. Job Specification

This role would be ideal for any experienced Purchase Ledger assistant, 22 days holidays plus bank holsidays,parking and flexible working hours.

If you qualify and have the relevent skill set please apply with an updated CV.

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