Purchase Ledger Specialist — Fast-Paced Finance Role

Butler Rose; Saltash; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leave allowance

Pension 5%

EAP

Parking on site

Enhanced leave & sickness

Incentives raffles

Early finish Friday

Job summary

Butler Rose in Saltash is recruiting an Accounts Assistant to own the purchase ledger and support wider transactional finance processes. The role offers exposure to management accounts and month-end tasks within a collaborative team.

The ideal candidate is working towards an AAT qualification or has equivalent experience, with Sage experience and strong Excel reporting skills. This position is based on-site with an attractive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Working towards AAT qualification or equivalent accounting experience.
• Previous experience in a finance/accounts environment.
• Knowledge of Sage Accounts, ideally Sage 200.
• Strong Excel skills with reporting and data manipulation experience.
• Excellent communication skills with suppliers and colleagues.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the purchase ledger function within a supportive finance team.
• Process supplier invoices and credit notes using Sage and Paperless systems.
• Reconcile supplier statements monthly and prepare BACS payments.
• Manage foreign currency payment runs and ad hoc bank payments.
• Assist with management accounts and month-end reconciliations.

Skills

Sage Accounts

Excel reporting

Communication skills

Organised

Time management

Education

Working towards AAT

Accounting experience

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

Butler Rose in Saltash is recruiting an Accounts Assistant to own the purchase ledger and support wider transactional finance processes. The role offers exposure to management accounts and month-end tasks within a collaborative team.

The ideal candidate is working towards an AAT qualification or has equivalent experience, with Sage experience and strong Excel reporting skills. This position is based on-site with an attractive benefits package.