Purchase Ledger Specialist - Chelmsford | Full Training

Reed

Margaretting

On-site

GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary
Full training provided
Collaborative culture
Regular working hours

Job summary

Reed is seeking a detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Assistant to support the finance team in Chelmsford. This key role involves maintaining accurate supplier records, ensuring timely payments, and supporting finance operations.

The ideal candidate will possess previous experience in purchase ledger, strong communication skills, and attention to detail. The position comes with full training and the opportunity to work within a collaborative culture.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role is essential.
  • Understanding of basic accounting principles and supplier payment processes.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to record information accurately.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

  • Register, code, and authorise supplier invoices in accordance with company procedures.
  • Process supplier credit notes and manage cancellations of debit entries as required.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier account records.
  • Handle supplier invoice queries and raise debit notes.
  • Prepare and execute supplier payment runs in line with scheduled timelines.

Skills

Attention to detail
Communication skills
Numeracy skills
Organizational skills

Job description

Reed is seeking a detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Assistant to support the finance team in Chelmsford. This key role involves maintaining accurate supplier records, ensuring timely payments, and supporting finance operations.

The ideal candidate will possess previous experience in purchase ledger, strong communication skills, and attention to detail. The position comes with full training and the opportunity to work within a collaborative culture.

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