Purchase Ledger Assistant - Temporary

Ashley Kate HR & Finance; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicholas Associates Group is hiring a Purchase Ledger Assistant for Tamworth, with an on-site role and a salary of 28,000. The successful candidate will join a busy finance team, handling high volumes of supplier invoices and PO matching while developing in Accounts Payable.

The role focuses on accurate processing, strong teamwork, and effective use of Dynamics 365 to support the wider finance function from the Tamworth office.

Qualifications

• Experience in Purchase Ledger or AP roles.
• Experience with purchase orders and invoice matching.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication with suppliers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices.
• Perform 2-way and 3-way invoice matching with PO records.
• Process invoices via the document management system.
• Resolve supplier and internal queries promptly.
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations.
• Investigate PO/invoice discrepancies and resolve them.
• Support subcontractor verification and checks.
• Maintain records in Dynamics 365 and other systems.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Purchase Ledger

Invoice Matching

ERP Software

Attention to detail

Tools

Dynamics 365

Job description

Purchase Ledger Assistant
Location: Tamworth (Office-Based)
Salary: 28,000
Start Date: ASAP

We're currently recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join a busy finance team based in Tamworth. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop their career within Accounts Payable/Purchase Ledger, joining a team that is rebuilding and strengthening following recent organisational changes.

The successful candidate will be based primarily from the Tamworth office, with an expectation of being on-site as much as possible to support the wider finance function.

With a current backlog of invoices to process, we're looking for someone who can hit the ground running, work accurately in a high-volume environment, and contribute positively to a collaborative team.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices.
• Matching invoices to purchase orders using 2-way and 3-way matching processes.
• Processing invoices through the document management system.
• Resolving invoice and supplier queries.
• Completing supplier statement reconciliations.
• Investigating and resolving PO and invoice discrepancies.
• Supporting subcontractor verification and checking processes.
• Maintaining accurate records within Dynamics 365 and other finance systems.

About You

We're looking for candidates who have:

• Previous Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable or Finance Administration experience.
• Experience working with purchase orders and invoice matching.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Confidence using finance systems or ERP software.
• Good communication skills for handling supplier and internal queries.

If you're looking for your next opportunity within finance and enjoy working in a busy, collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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