Purchase Ledger Assistant (4 or 5 days a week)

Confidential; Bury St Edmunds; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant for a permanent role at their head office near Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. The role supports the purchase ledger and general bookkeeping, with a view to covering busy periods.

Reporting to the Head of Finance, you will process invoices, reconcile statements, handle supplier queries, assist with VAT returns, month-end and year-end reporting. Hybrid option available (1 day per week) and on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchase ledger processing and coding of invoices.
• Confident systems skills across accounting software.
• Positive attitude and good teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Processing and coding purchase invoices.
• Statement reconciliations.
• Supplier query resolution.
• Bank reconciliations.
• Assisting with VAT returns.
• Assisting with month-end processes and reporting.
• Supporting with year-end reporting and audit requirements.

Skills

Purchase ledger experience

Systems skills

Job description

Your new company

An established and growing Suffolk client, my client is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant to join their team on a permanent basis at their head office located near Bury St Edmunds. This role can be offered on a full-time basis or on a reduced working week (circa 30 hours).

Your new role

Reporting to the Head of Finance and working within a supportive finance team, this role will focus on supporting the purchase ledger function, alongside assisting with general bookkeeping tasks during busy periods.

• Processing and coding purchase invoices
• Statement reconciliations
• Supplier query resolution
• Bank reconciliations
• Supporting with VAT returns
• Assisting with month-end processes and reporting
• Supporting with year-end reporting and audit requirements

What you'll need to succeed

You will have strong purchase ledger experience and confident systems skills. A positive approach and good team work skills will be essential.

What you'll get in return

• Starting salary circa £29000 - £31000
• Generous benefits package includes 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays, pension scheme
• Office based with hybrid working option 1-day a week
• Free on-site parking
• This role can be offered on a reduced working week basis or full-time (circa 28+ hours)