Purchase Ledger Assistant - Hybrid, Temp-to-Perm

Counted Recruitment; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Temp to perm with route to permanent

Job summary

Counted Recruitment in the public sector seeks a Purchase Ledger Assistant based in Shrewsbury. The role is hybrid, six months with a clear route to a permanent position, and pays £26,000 - £28,000 per annum.

You will take ownership of the purchase ledger and utility accounts within a supportive finance team. The ideal candidate has entry-level purchase ledger experience and strong attention to detail; good Excel skills and VAT understanding are important.

Qualifications

• Previous purchase ledger or accounts payable experience would be an advantage, but not essential.
• Role suited to someone looking to build experience and grow within the team.
• Good Excel skills and confidence using an accounting system.
• Sound understanding of VAT on purchase invoices.
• High level of accuracy and ability to prioritise around payment deadlines.
• Clear, polite communication skills on the phone and by email.
• Experience reconciling utility bills is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and credit notes from suppliers, checked against PO and delivery paperwork.
• Allocate costs to correct budget and nominal codes with VAT treatment.
• Send invoices for sign-off and ensure approvals and procedures are followed.
• Run weekly and monthly BACS payment cycles to ensure timely supplier payments.
• Create and maintain supplier records; verify bank details to prevent fraud.
• Raise sales invoices and recharges to partner organisations as needed.
• Be the go-to contact for suppliers via phone and email.
• Investigate missing/duplicate/disputed invoices and follow up on credit notes.
• Reconcile monthly statements and clear differences in the ledger.
• Review utility bills against meters, tariffs and contracts.
• Track usage and spend across properties and identify spending trends.

Skills

Purchase Ledger

Accounts Payable

Excel

VAT Knowledge

Attention to Detail

Communication (Phone/Email)

Job description

Counted Recruitment in the public sector seeks a Purchase Ledger Assistant based in Shrewsbury. The role is hybrid, six months with a clear route to a permanent position, and pays £26,000 - £28,000 per annum.

You will take ownership of the purchase ledger and utility accounts within a supportive finance team. The ideal candidate has entry-level purchase ledger experience and strong attention to detail; good Excel skills and VAT understanding are important.