Sales and Purchase Ledger Assistant

Solus Accident Repair Centres; Bletchley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An accident repair centre in Bletchley is looking for a Sales and Purchase Ledger Assistant on a 6-month Fixed Term Contract. The successful candidate will support the finance team by processing sales and purchase invoices and handling queries to ensure timely payments. Strong organizational, communication, and admin skills are essential. The role offers competitive salary, 33 days holiday pro rata, and employer pension contributions among other benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

33 days' holiday pro rata

Pension scheme with employer contributions

Up to 40% discount on Aviva products

Wellbeing tools like Group Income Protection

24/7 GP access

Qualifications

• Must be well-organised to prioritise effectively.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Good admin skills needed for accurate data entry.
• Ability to excel in both team and independent work.
• Planning and organising skills are essential.
• Good understanding of ledger work required.
• Positive approach to problem resolution is important.
• Excellent interpersonal skills for relationship building.

Responsibilities

• Process sales invoices using the finance system.
• Handle supplier invoices from automotive body shops.
• Organise weekly payment runs for partner garages.
• Deal with queries from garages and colleagues.

Skills

Well-organised

Strong communication skills

Good admin skills

Ability to work in a team

Planning and organising skills

Understanding of ledger work

Positive problem-solving approach

Excellent interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

Sales and Purchase Ledger Assistant – 6‑month Fixed Term Contract. The role is located in Milton Keynes within the Aviva family, part of the award‑winning Solus accident repair centre. You will support the finance team by processing sales and purchase invoices, handling queries, and ensuring timely payments to partner garages.

Responsibilities

• Process sales invoices using the finance system and invoicing Aviva via the in‑house portal.
• Process supplier invoices from automotive body shops across the country, carrying out necessary checks and controls.
• Organise weekly payment runs to ensure partner garages are paid on time.
• Deal with queries from garages and colleagues across the business.

Qualifications

• Well‑organised, able to prioritise effectively.
• Strong communication skills.
• Good admin skills and eye for detail to ensure accurate data entry.
• Ability to excel working as part of a team and independently.
• Planning and organising skills – independent and proactive.
• Good understanding of ledger work within accounts.
• Positive approach to resolving problems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, strong relationship building and stakeholder management.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on location, skills, experience, and qualifications.
33 days’ holiday pro rata (including bank holidays).
Pension scheme with employer contributions.
Up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts.
Wellbeing focus with tools like Group Income Protection and 24/7 GP access.

EEO Statement

We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria – just email us after applying to let us know. We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. We recognise that we can only achieve our vision with the dedication and collaboration of our specialists.

Opportunities

Contract extension and transition to permanent contract are available for those displaying the right capabilities and behaviours.