Purchase Ledger Assistant

Nisbets; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Bristol is seeking a Purchase Ledger Assistant for a fixed-term contract. This role is essential for maintaining the Purchase Ledger and ensuring accurate accounts payable processes. The ideal candidate will have over a year of relevant experience and strong skills in communication and computer literacy. You'll work collaboratively with teams within the company while performing tasks like invoice processing and month-end reconciliations. This position offers a flexible hybrid working model.

Qualifications

• At least 12 months experience in a purchase ledger environment is required.
• 1+ year working in a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role is essential.
• Good level of computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and register incoming invoices for UK and European entities.
• Resolve invoice queries efficiently and professionally.
• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel)

Time management

Team-oriented approach

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Job description

Nisbets Limited are currently recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Assistant on a 8 Month Fixed Term Contract 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. At least 12 months experience in a purchase ledger environment required.

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.
• 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.

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.

About Us

Nisbets is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all colleagues. We aim to ensure our workplaces are free from discrimination and that not only colleagues but also our potential future colleagues are treated fairly and with dignity and respect. Therefore, please inform us of any reasonable adjustments that we may need to make to the application or interview process.

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