Purchase Ledger Specialist — Finance Admin

Confidential; Essex; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days Paid Holiday

Pension Scheme

Blue Light Card and discounts

Employee Assistance Scheme

Job summary

Runwood Homes is seeking a Purchase Ledger Assistant to support the finance team in processing invoices, reconciling supplier statements, and handling expenses. The role is office-based in Essex and requires attention to detail, strong organisation, and the ability to work to deadlines.

Experience in purchase ledger or finance administration is beneficial. Proficiency in Excel and other MS Office tools is important, with opportunities to develop within a caring residential group that's committed

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a purchase ledger, accounts payable, or finance administration environment is desirable.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Register and process purchase invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Process sales banking and ensure transactions are recorded accurately.
• Process mileage and employee expense claims.
• Respond to supplier enquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Prepare and send residents' personal allowance payments.
• Maintain accurate finance records and documentation.
• Assist with resolving invoice and payment queries.
• Support the wider Finance team with ad hoc month-end tasks.
• Assist with other finance administration duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organised

Methodical

Communication with suppliers

Multitasking

Numerical accuracy

Independence with teamwork

MS Office proficiency

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Runwood Homes is seeking a Purchase Ledger Assistant to support the finance team in processing invoices, reconciling supplier statements, and handling expenses. The role is office-based in Essex and requires attention to detail, strong organisation, and the ability to work to deadlines.

Experience in purchase ledger or finance administration is beneficial. Proficiency in Excel and other MS Office tools is important, with opportunities to develop within a caring residential group that's committed