Purchase Ledger Assistant

Nisbets; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Nisbets Limited in Avonmouth is recruiting a Purchase Ledger Assistant to support our accounts payable and maintain data integrity across supplier ledgers.

In a hybrid role, you will process invoices, resolve supplier queries, reconcile statements, assist with month-end close, and help ensure timely payments while working with colleagues and external suppliers.

Qualifications

• Good communication and collaboration abilities.
• Strong teamwork and a collaborative approach.
• Motivated, organised and able to manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and register incoming invoices for UK and European entities, ensuring accurate data entry.
• Resolve invoice queries efficiently and professionally.
• Manage supplier accounts, including regular statement reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly reconciliations and the month-end close of the Accounts Payable ledger.
• Generate manual and system payments in line with company procedures.
• Provide ad hoc support to ensure the smooth running of the ledger and wider finance function.
• Ensure robust internal controls across the AP team.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Nisbets Limited are currently recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join our Finance team, supporting the smooth running of our Purchase Ledger and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our accounts payable processes.

As a Purchase Ledger Assistant at Nisbets, you will be part of a collaborative team responsible for processing invoices, resolving queries, and maintaining supplier accounts. You will play a key role in supporting payment runs and month-end reconciliations, contributing to the overall efficiency of the finance function.

This is a fast-paced and varied role, requiring excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills. You will work closely with colleagues across the business and external suppliers, using a range of systems and tools to ensure timely and accurate processing of financial transactions.

This role will be based at our Fourth Way office in Avonmouth, with flexibility to work from home as part of a hybrid working pattern following a period of training.

Key Accountabilities

• Monitor and register incoming invoices for UK and European entities, ensuring accurate data entry.
• Resolve invoice queries efficiently and professionally.
• Manage supplier accounts, including regular statement reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly reconciliations and the month-end close of the Accounts Payable ledger.
• Generate manual and system payments in line with company procedures.
• Provide ad hoc support to ensure the smooth running of the ledger and wider finance function.
• Ensure robust internal controls across the AP team

Capabilities, Skills and Experience Required

• At least 1+ year working in a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role.
• Good level of computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• GCSEs in Maths and English.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Motivated, organised, and able to manage time effectively.