Purchase Ledger Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Assistant to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining the purchase ledger, processing invoices, and ensuring accurate supplier payments. You'll collaborate closely with the Trainee Management Accountant to enhance financial reporting and contribute to the overall efficiency of the accounting department. This position offers a supportive environment where your analytical skills will shine and your contributions will directly impact the business. If you're looking for a role that combines responsibility with growth opportunities, this is the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

23 days holiday

Pension

Qualifications

• Experience with Sage 200 for purchase ledger tasks.
• Strong Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain purchase ledger and process invoices and payments.
• Assist in preparation of financial reports and reconciliations.

Skills

Time management

Prioritization skills

Advanced Excel

Education

Part Qualified AAT

CIMA

ACCA

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

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The Recruitment Group is working with a business that provides various business outsourcing services, including accounting services, document management, payment processing, and IT outsourcing services into a variety of industries covering financial services, public sector, telecommunications, and non-profit organisations and are looking for a Purchase Ledger assistant to join the team.

Purpose of the Purchase Ledger Assistant

Day to day maintenance of the purchase ledger including liaising with internal and external customers and dealing with supplier queries. Processing purchase invoices/ credit notes and paying suppliers by online payment runs as well as processing cheques, petty cash and debit card reconciliations, responding to queries.

Benefits for the Purchase Ledger Assistant

• 23 days holiday
• Pension

Main duties and responsibilities of the Purchase Ledger Assistant

• Assist in preparation and review of weekly Working capital and trading reports, monthly Management Accounts and annual accounts/ audit process.
• Perform and review of supplier control account reconciliations.
• Work closely with Trainee Management Accountant to ensure efficient and accurate coding and processing of supplier payments and customer receipts.
• Ad hoc analysis and reporting
• Maintain daily postings and reconciliation bank accounts in GBP and multiple foreign currencies.
• Maintain control and issue of Purchase Orders upon business approval.
• Assist in the publication of the weekly and monthly management information in line with reporting deadlines.
• Maintain fully supported Balance sheet reconciliations for Suppliers and bank accounts.
• Analysis and other activities as required.

Experience/knowledge requirements for Purchase Ledger Assistant

• Sage 200 knowledge
• Time management and prioritization skills
• Part Qualified AAT / CIMA / ACCA
• Advanced Excel knowledge

If you are interested in finding out more please contact Alice Connors.