Senior Purchase Ledger Assistant

Agility Resoucing; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Lancaster is seeking an experienced Senior Purchase Ledger Assistant to join their team. The role involves processing high volumes of invoices, managing vendor relationships, and assisting with month-end activities. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in a purchase ledger role and preferably hold an AAT Level 3 qualification. An inclusive work environment with onsite parking is offered.

Benefits

Onsite parking

Easy commuter links to the M6

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a purchase ledger environment.
• Ability to work in a high volume, fast-paced setting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of invoices accurately.
• Maintain relationships with vendors and resolve discrepancies.
• Execute weekly payment runs and ensure timeliness.
• Perform supplier statement reconciliations.
• Review employee expense reports for compliance.
• Assist with month-end closing activities.

Skills

Invoice processing

Vendor relationship management

Financial compliance

Reconciliation

Experience in purchase ledger

Education

AAT Level 3 qualification

Job description

A growing and well established Lancaster company are looking for an experienced Senior Purchase Ledger Assistant to joint their team.

This role will suit candidates who have a wealthof experience working in a fast paced, high volume environment and who enjoys an autonomous role.

You will be working in a small team and your daily duties will include :

• Accurately process a high volume of invoices, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors, handling inquiries and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Prepare and execute weekly payment runs, ensuring all payments are made accurately and on time.
• Perform regular reconciliations of supplier statements to ensure accounts are accurate and up to date.
• Review and process employee expense reports, ensuring adherence to company policies.
• Assist with month-end closing activities, including accruals and reporting.
• Ensure all financial transactions comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

The ideal candidate will be highly experienced in a purchase ledger environment and ideallyl be qualified to AAT Level 3. You can expect an inclusive working environment as well as on site parking and great commuter links to the M6

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