Job Description
Robert Half is delighted to be recruiting a Purchase Ledger & Admin Assistant on behalf of a well-established, family-run business based in Eastleigh. With a strong UK presence and a close-knit team of around 40 people, this is a company where your contribution genuinely matters.
This is a varied, hands-on finance role sitting at the heart of the business. If you’re someone who takes real pride in accuracy, enjoys getting into the detail, and wants to work somewhere with a genuine team culture, this could be a great fit.
Salary: £30,000
Location: Eastleigh, 5 days onsite
Permanent (temp-to-perm considered)
Hours: 8am – 5pm (1 hour lunch)
What You’ll Be Doing
Purchase Ledger (core focus):
* Processing high volumes of supplier invoices - matching against POs and goods received notes
* Identifying and resolving discrepancies, including VAT queries
* Preparing monthly payment runs (30 days end of month)
* Reconciling supplier statements and managing credit notes
Sales Ledger & Credit Control:
* Transferring invoices between internal systems
* Light-touch credit control - approximately five accounts per month
* Raising and issuing small works invoices
General Administration:
* CIS submissions and compliance record management
* Expenses processing, fuel card and mobile phone analysis
* Maintaining vehicle and maintenance spreadsheets
* Supporting the Financial Accountant on ad hoc tasks
What We’re Looking For
* Solid experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role
* Exceptional attention to detail - particularly around invoice processing and VAT
* Comfortable working with legacy or complex finance systems
* Confident handling high-value and high-volume invoices accurately
* A proactive, can-do attitude and strong communication skills
The Package
* Salary: up to £30,000
* Holiday: 24 days + bank holidays
* Pension: 3% employer / 5% employee contribution
* Death in service: 4x salary (after 6 months)