Purchase Ledger Assistant - Private Equity & Venture Capital Company - Sunderland Offices - Hybrid- Paying £30,000
Our client is a medium to large consultancy with multiple entities. They have been acquisitive and are currently experiencing change within the business which has led to an opening for a Purchase Ledger Assistant to support the Finance team by ensuring accurate and timely processing of multi-entity supplier invoices, maintaining the purchase ledger, and assisting with payment runs and supplier queries.
Key Responsibilities:
* Process supplier invoices, ensuring correct coding and authorisation.
* Match invoices to purchase orders.
* Maintain and reconcile the purchase ledger.
* Prepare and process bi-weekly payment runs, along with ad hoc payments.
* Handle supplier queries and resolve discrepancies.
* Assist with month-end procedures, including ledger reconciliations.
* Ensure compliance with company policies and financial regulations.
* Support the wider finance team with ad hoc tasks as required.
* Review and approve monthly Expenses.
Key Requirements:
Essential:
* Previous experience in a Finance or Accounts Payable role.
* Good understanding of purchase ledger processes.
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
* Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software desirable (e.g., Sage, SAP, Oracle, Unit4).
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Desirable:
* AAT qualification or working towards.
* Prior experience with complex General Ledger (Nominal Ledger) and Work order coding.
* Experience in a high-volume invoice processing environment for multi-entities.
* Knowledge of VAT and basic accounting principles.
If this sounds like you please do get in touch here or via my email bertie.cox@tracerecruit.com.
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