Purchase Ledger Assistant - Hybrid, Temp-to-Perm Path

Confidential; Shrewsbury; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Temp-to-perm route

Public sector experience

Job summary

Confidential in Shrewsbury is seeking a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join our public sector finance team on a 6-month temp-to-perm basis. You will own the purchase ledger, process invoices and supplier queries, and ensure VAT treatment and accurate coding.

This hybrid role offers a supportive environment, a clear route to permanency, and a salary between £26,000 and £28,000 per annum. You’ll collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to maintain robust supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchase ledgers or accounts payable is advantageous.
• Good Excel skills and ability to use accounting software.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good communication with suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Processing invoices and credit notes from suppliers against POs and delivery notes.
• Allocating costs to budgets and correct nominal codes with VAT treatment.
• Sending invoices for sign-off and ensuring approvals follow procedures.
• Managing weekly/monthly BACS payment cycles for timely supplier payments.
• Creating new supplier accounts and updating records, checking bank details for fraud.
• Raising sales invoices and recharges where costs are recoverable.
• Handling supplier queries via phone and email professionally.
• Investigating missing/duplicate/ disputed invoices and credit notes.
• Reconciling supplier statements to the ledger and resolving differences.
• Reviewing utility bills and comparing with meter readings and tariffs.
• Tracking usage and spend across properties and offices.

Skills

Excel

Accounting software

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Confidential in Shrewsbury is seeking a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join our public sector finance team on a 6-month temp-to-perm basis. You will own the purchase ledger, process invoices and supplier queries, and ensure VAT treatment and accurate coding.

This hybrid role offers a supportive environment, a clear route to permanency, and a salary between £26,000 and £28,000 per annum. You’ll collaborate with colleagues across the organisation to maintain robust supplier relationships.