Purchase Ledger Assistant

Jackson Hogg Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded study support

Employee share-save scheme

Subsidised onsite canteen

Free parking

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Jackson Hogg Ltd in Preston is recruiting a Purchase Ledger Administrator to join the finance team. You will process supplier invoices, match to PO and delivery notes, and support supplier payments in a busy, growing business.

This role suits someone with purchase ledger or accounts payable experience, who is detail oriented and able to work to deadlines. The company offers a 35.25 hour week, a permanent contract, and excellent long-term career prospects.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable or Finance Assistant position.
• Good understanding of invoice processing procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage workloads effectively.
• Strong communication skills when dealing with suppliers and colleagues.
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices, credit notes and expenses accurately and in a timely manner.
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Resolving invoice discrepancies and supplier queries.
• Ensuring accurate coding of invoices and VAT treatment.
• Supporting supplier payment runs.
• Maintaining accurate purchase ledger records.
• Assisting with month-end activities, reconciliations and reporting requirements.
• Supporting ongoing process improvements within the finance department.

Skills

Purchase Ledger

Accounts Payable

Finance Assistant

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Purchase Ledger Administrator

Salary: £25,130 per annum
Location: Preston
Hours: 35.25 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

Are you an organised and detail-oriented finance professional looking to join a well-established and growing business? We are recruiting on behalf of a successful market‑leading organisation for a Purchase Ledger Administrator to join their finance team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with purchase ledger or accounts payable experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in maintaining accurate financial records.

The Role

Reporting into the finance function, you will play a key role in ensuring supplier invoices and payments are processed accurately and efficiently while maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Processing supplier invoices, credit notes and expenses accurately and in a timely manner
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes
• Resolving invoice discrepancies and supplier queries
• Ensuring accurate coding of invoices and VAT treatment
• Supporting supplier payment runs
• Maintaining accurate purchase ledger records
• Assisting with month-end activities, reconciliations and reporting requirements
• Supporting ongoing process improvements within the finance department

About You

• Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable or Finance Assistant position
• Good understanding of invoice processing procedures
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage workloads effectively
• Strong communication skills when dealing with suppliers and colleagues
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Excel
• Experience using finance or ERP systems would be advantageous
• Exposure to a manufacturing or high-volume transaction environment would be beneficial but is not essential

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £25,130 per annum
• 35.25-hour working week
• Flexible working hours with core hours of 10:00am to 3:00pm
• Office opening hours between 7:00am and 6:00pm
• 22-25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Fully funded job-related study support following six months' service
• Employee share-save scheme available after 12 months' service
• Subsidised onsite canteen
• Free parking
• Opportunity to join a stable, successful business with excellent long-term career prospects

If you're looking for a new challenge within a supportive finance team and would like to find out more, we'd love to hear from you