Purchase Ledger Specialist | Study Support

Command Recruitment; Watford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Study support (AAT/ACCA/CIMA)

32 days annual leave

Life Assurance from day one

Staff discounts on vehicle purchases

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Command Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a well-established automotive retailer representing a prestigious global brand. They are looking to recruit a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join their busy finance team based in Letchworth.

You will own the Purchase Ledger function, processing supplier invoices, reconciliations, and payments, while supporting month-end processes and maintaining supplier accounts. Full study support for AAT, ACCA or CIMA is offered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role.
• Confidence processing high volumes of invoices accurately.
• Strong reconciliation skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Good communication skills with suppliers and colleagues.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads.
• Experience using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Motor trade experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of purchase invoices, including matching, batching and coding.
• Ensuring all supplier invoices are authorised and processed in line with company procedures and deadlines.
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies.
• Liaising with suppliers and internal departments to resolve invoice and payment queries.
• Preparing supplier payment runs in accordance with agreed payment terms.
• Processing supplier credit notes and maintaining accurate supplier accounts.
• Setting up new supplier accounts and maintaining supplier records.
• Posting and allocating bank transactions where required.
• Supporting month-end processes through accurate ledger reconciliations.
• Maintaining organised electronic and paper filing systems.
• Assisting the Dealership Accountant with ad hoc finance duties as required.

Skills

Purchase Ledger

Accounts Payable

Invoice Processing

Reconciliation

Attention to Detail

Communication

Organisation

Excel

Accounting Software

Motor Trade

Job description

Command Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a well-established automotive retailer representing a prestigious global brand. They are looking to recruit a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join their busy finance team based in Letchworth.

You will own the Purchase Ledger function, processing supplier invoices, reconciliations, and payments, while supporting month-end processes and maintaining supplier accounts. Full study support for AAT, ACCA or CIMA is offered.