Purchasing and Sales Ledger Assistant

National Composites Centre; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading research centre based in Bristol seeks a full-time Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable assistant. This role focuses on processing purchase invoices, managing sales ledger activities, and supporting finance team efficiency. With hybrid working, competitive salary, and a range of benefits, this position offers an excellent opportunity for career growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Annual salary reviews

Private medical insurance

Up to 12.5% employer pension contribution

Focus on wellbeing and professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering, defense, or manufacturing sectors preferred.
• Experience with low volume, high complexity invoicing.
• Proven ability to work in a Finance Processing Team environment.

Responsibilities

• Process purchase invoices and validate expense claims in a timely manner.
• Manage credit control and resolve supplier queries related to invoices.
• Support project activities with posted transactions and adjustments.

Skills

Relevant experience in purchasing and sales ledger activities

Experience with low volume, high complexity invoicing

Experience in Finance Processing Team

Tools

ERP systems, ideally Dynamics 365

Job description

Bristol based with Hybrid working – 2 days on site, 3 days home

Salary: £27,630 to £35,188 per annum plus 12.5% employer pension, private medical insurance, and additional benefits package.

Sponsorship: We are unable to consider sponsorship for this role.

Summary:

We are recruiting an additional full-time finance professional to support our purchasing and sales ledger teams, as two members of the finance team are moving into part-time roles.

You will be responsible for processing NCC purchase invoices and expense claims through the NCC’s purchasing system in a timely manner. Maintaining the sales ledger and associated credit control process, ensuring all activities comply with NCC financial regulations.

Our finance teams work differently from many companies, making the work interesting. Our financial year runs from August 1st, and we manage a relatively low volume of purchases, often highly complex. You will support business as usual activities and be involved in project work.

We seek an experienced Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable assistant, ready for rapid progression and increased responsibilities.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Support and improve the efficiency of the Finance Transactional team by ensuring all activities and deadlines are met.
• Process purchase invoices, resolve queries related to matching Purchase Orders, Goods Receipt Notes, and Invoices.
• Act as the first point of contact for supplier queries regarding purchase invoices.
• Validate and process expense claims, ensuring policies are followed and approvals obtained.
• Process and reconcile company credit card statements.
• Prepare sales invoices, ensuring accuracy and timely issuance.
• Carry out credit checks, approve new customer accounts, and set payment terms.
• Manage sales credit control, escalating unresolved aging balances.
• Settle bank accounts, including coding, posting, and reconciliation.
• Support project activities with posted transactions and adjustments.
• Maintain departmental policies and forms on SharePoint.
• Provide guidance and support to other staff in processing tasks.

What we look for in your application:

Prioritize applications with experience in engineering, defense, or manufacturing sectors. Key qualifications include:

• Relevant experience in supporting purchasing and sales ledger activities.
• Experience with low volume, high complexity invoicing.
• Experience with ERP systems, ideally Dynamics 365.
• Experience working in a Finance Processing Team environment.

Unsure if you should apply? Feel free to contact Jon Barratt via LinkedIn or the recruitment team at [e-mail].

What we offer:

Hybrid and flexible working, annual salary reviews, private medical insurance, up to 12.5% employer pension contribution, and more. We focus on wellbeing, EDI, and development, providing a great environment to grow your career in a thriving R&D facility.

Why choose NCC?

Our success depends on talented individuals. We work across over 16 sectors, providing diverse challenges and opportunities. As a world-leading research centre, we foster innovation and continuous learning, supporting your professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Salary: £43,985 to £54,083 per annum (experience dependent)