Purchase Order Assistant

Michael Page; Castleford; On-site; GBP 40,116,000 - 48,712,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Temporary contract

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Purchase Order Assistant in Castleford to support the ordering process and maintain accurate records. You will input PO data, validate information, and generate reports to help the accounting team stay organised.

The role focuses on data accuracy, system use, and collaboration with internal stakeholders. This temporary position offers flexible hours and a practical entry into finance administration within the property sector.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confidence working with finance systems and databases.
• Advanced user skills across Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• A methodical and organised approach to managing workloads.
• Ability to identify errors, investigate issues, and maintain high-quality data standards.

Responsibilities

• Accurately input purchase orders onto internal systems.
• Maintain and update database records, ensuring all information is correct and up to date.
• Process large volumes of data with a high degree of accuracy.
• Perform regular data validation and quality checks.
• Identify and correct discrepancies within system records.
• Support the wider team with administrative and data-related tasks.
• Ensure all information is recorded in line with company procedures.
• Generate reports and extract data when required.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to obtain missing or unclear information.

Skills

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Data analysis

Excel

Data entry

Organisation

Tools

Eque2 ERP

Accounting software

Job description

As a Purchase Order Assistant in the property industry, based in Castleford, you'll be responsible for supporting the smooth processing of purchase orders and ensuring accurate record-keeping. Your role will help the accounting and finance department stay organised and on top of supplier transactions.

Client Details

A property-focused organisation based in Castleford.

Description

• Accurately input purchase orders onto internal systems.
• Maintain and update database records, ensuring all information is correct and up to date.
• Process large volumes of data with a high degree of accuracy.
• Perform regular data validation and quality checks.
• Identify and correct discrepancies within system records.
• Support the wider team with administrative and data-related tasks.
• Ensure all information is recorded in line with company procedures.
• Generate reports and extract data when required.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to obtain missing or unclear information.

About You

We are keen to speak with candidates who have experience in:

• Finance Administration
• Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable
• Accounts Administration
• Financial Data Administration
• Purchase Order Processing

You'll also have:

• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Confidence working with finance systems and databases.
• Advanced user skills across Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.
• A methodical and organised approach to managing workloads.
• The ability to identify errors, investigate issues, and maintain high-quality data standards.

Desirable Experience

• Purchase Order (PO) processing experience.
• Accounts Payable or Purchase Ledger experience.
• Experience using Eque2 or similar ERP/accounting systems.
• Construction, engineering, property, or project-based industry experience.
• Strong reporting and data analysis skills.

Job Offer

• Hourly pay of £14.00 - £17.00, dependent on the level of experience.
• Temporary contract offering flexibility.
• Immediate impact within a key business function.
• Excellent role for candidates with strong systems and data management skills.