Purchase Ledger Assistant (PT)

Anderson Wright Consulting Ltd; Crewe; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Crewe is seeking a detail-oriented Part-Time Purchase Ledger Assistant. The role involves processing invoices, managing supplier payments, and supporting the finance team. Candidates should possess strong organisational skills and be proficient in Microsoft Excel. The position offers £13.50 per hour for a 16-hour work week with benefits including 25 days of holiday and excellent training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

On-site parking

Cycle to work scheme

Reward and recognition awards

Excellent training and development

Death in service cover

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a purchase ledger role is ideal but not essential.
• Must have strong attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Process and organise purchase invoices and match them to goods received.
• Input invoices into the purchase ledger and obtain necessary authorisations.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries.
• Prepare payments to UK and foreign suppliers twice monthly.
• Assist with month-end accruals and prepayments.
• Monitor the Admin mailbox and maintain tidy supplier accounts.

Skills

Strong organisational and time management skills

Excellent communication and telephone manner

Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

Medium-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word

Basic accounting knowledge

Previous experience in an office environment

Willingness to learn bespoke accounting and SAP systems

High level of confidentiality and attention to detail

Confident, friendly and self-motivated

Excellent PC skills

Job description

PART-TIME PURCHASE LEDGER ASSISTANT – CREWE - £13.50 PER HOUR

We are working with a fantastic company based in Crewe. Having been established for many years, our client has continued to grow and are a market leader in their industry.

They are now recruiting for an experienced Part-Time Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their team on a Fixed Term Contract. Starting in October, the contract will continue until early 2027.

COMPANY BACKGROUND

Established over 20 years ago, the company has continued to grow. A market leader in their field, their customers are King but so are their employees. Our client, truly looks after their staff, recognises hard work, achievements and dedication. They offer a relaxed but busy working environment, excellent training and support on an ongoing basis and career progression.

PART-TIME PURCHASE LEDGER ASSISTANT JOB PURPOSE

Are you organised, detail-oriented, and looking for a flexible part-time role in finance? We’re seeking a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join a friendly Finance Team in Crewe on a fixed term contract to cover maternity leave. Reporting to the Management Accountant, you'll play a key role in supporting our small finance office and you'll be responsible for ensuring the accurate processing of purchase invoices, supplier payments, and account reconciliations.

PART-TIME PURCHASE LEDGER ASSISTANT KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Process and organise purchase invoices, matching them to goods received notes and purchase orders
• Input invoices into the purchase ledger and obtain necessary authorisations
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve queries
• Prepare payments to UK and foreign suppliers twice monthly
• Assist with month-end accruals and prepayments
• Monitor the Admin mailbox and maintain tidy supplier accounts
• Support general financial duties as required

PART-TIME PURCHASE LEDGER ASSISTANT KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and telephone manner
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Medium-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
• Basic accounting knowledge
• Previous experience in an office environment
• Willingness to learn bespoke accounting and SAP systems
• High level of confidentiality and attention to detail
• Ideally, but not essential have experience working in a purchase ledger role
• Confident, friendly and self-motivated
• Excellent PC skills

PART-TIME PURCHASE LEDGER BENEFITS AND PACKAGE:

• Salary £13.50 per hours
• Working 16 hours per week
• Working Hours to be negotiated and agreed between 8am-5pm
• Excellent training and development on an ongoing basis
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Christmas shutdown
• Death in service cover
• On-site parking
• Rewards scheme which includes discount holidays
• An open, friendly, supportive working environment
• Genuine opportunity for career progression
• Company events twice a year
• Cycle to work scheme
• Reward and recognition awards
• Online wellness centre

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PART-TIME PURCHASE LEDGER ASSISTANT – CREWE– £13.50 PER HOUR