Purchase Ledger Assistant

Twiford Funeral Homes, LLC & Albemarle Crematorium, Inc.; St Albans; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organisation in the digital learning sector is seeking a Purchase Ledger Assistant for a hybrid role in St Albans. The position involves managing accounts payable and ensuring timely processing of invoices. Candidates should have experience in purchase ledger, a solid understanding of accounting principles, and strong relationship-building skills. The role offers a competitive salary of £30,000 - £35,000, generous benefits including private medical insurance, and the opportunity for growth within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Salary of £30,000 - £35,000 per annum

25 days annual leave plus birthday leave

Private Medical Insurance

Dental, Optical and Hearing care plan

Group Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programmes

Enhanced family policies

Regular social events and activities

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing purchase ledger or accounts payable.
• Strong understanding of accounting and VAT principles.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and resolve queries independently.
• Excellent relationship-building skills with suppliers and internal teams.
• Detail-driven, organized approach with a focus on accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end purchase ledger process.
• Ensure invoices and expenses are processed in a timely manner.
• Act as the main contact for supplier finance.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain supplier accounts and manage new supplier onboarding.

Skills

Experience managing purchase ledger

Understanding of accounting and VAT principles

Troubleshooting issues

Relationship-building skills

Confidence using accounting software

Detail-driven approach

Job description

St Albans (Hybrid working with at least three days per week in the office)

The Organisation

Our client is a powerhouse within the digital learning sector, enabling organisations to unlock their potential through digital content and solutions. Within their Bespoke Content Team, they seamlessly create, design and deliver tailored digital learning solutions, working within an agency business model.

They are now looking for a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join them on a permanent, full-time basis.

The Benefits

• Salary of £30,000 £35,000 per annum
• Flexible hybrid working (with at least three days per week in the office)
• 25 days annual leave, plus an additional day for your birthday
• Private Medical Insurance
• Dental, Optical and Hearing care plan
• Group Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programmes and wellbeing resources
• Enhanced family policies
• Regular social events and activities

This is a great opportunity for a confident, highly organised purchase ledger or accounts payable professional to join a modern, growing organisation.

Youll discover a role with clear scope to develop, allowing you to deepen your expertise and continue building your skill set within a supportive, fast‑paced finance environment.

In return, youll enjoy a generous benefits package alongside the flexibility of hybrid working, giving you the freedom to work in a way that suits you, backed by an organisation that values wellbeing, stability and long‑term careers.

So, if you want a role that offers both growth and flexibility, apply today.

The Role

As a Purchase Ledger Assistant, you will take full ownership of accounts payable, managing the end‑to‑end purchase ledger process to support our clients healthy finances.

Specifically, you will manage the accounts payable process, from invoice receipt through to payment, ensuring invoices and expenses are correctly coded, approved and processed in a timely manner.

Acting as the main point of contact for supplier finance, you will reconcile supplier statements, build and maintain strong working relationships, handle queries confidently and resolve discrepancies quickly and professionally.

Additionally, You Will

• Maintain supplier accounts and manage the onboarding of new suppliers
• Manage the payables inbox and respond to queries efficiently
• Support month‑end processes with accurate information and reporting
• Identify and troubleshoot issues, recommending improvements where appropriate

About You

• Proven experience managing purchase ledger or accounts payable
• Strong understanding of accounting and VAT principles
• The ability to troubleshoot issues and resolve queries independently
• Excellent relationship‑building skills with suppliers and internal teams
• Confidence using accounting software
• A detail‑driven, organised approach with a focus on accuracy and deadlines

Other organisations may call this role Accounts Payable Assistant, Accounts Assistant, Finance Assistant, Finance Administrator, Accounts Administrator, AP Clerk, Ledger Clerk or Purchase Ledger Clerk.

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