Purchase Ledger Assistant- 12 month fixed term contract
Location: Swinton- 1 day WFH
Salary: up to circa £30k
We are looking for a reliable and organised Purchase ledger Assistant to join a busy finance team. This is a hands-on, end-to-end accounts role where you will be responsible for processing supplier invoices, managing purchase payments and assisting with general finance tasks. The role requires someone who is methodical, attentive to detail and confident handling both internal and external queries.
Key Responsibilities
* Process supplier invoices accurately and on time
* Match invoices to purchase orders and resolve any discrepancies
* Prepare and process supplier payments
* Reconcile supplier statements and investigate variances
* Raise and issue sales invoices when required
* Allocate incoming payments and resolve account queries
* Monitor outstanding balances and carry out credit control where necessary
* Prepare management reports such as aged debtor and creditor reports
* Assist with month-end processes, reconciliations, and audits
* Support the finance team with ad-hoc accounting and administrative tasks
Skills & Experience:
* Must have previous experience in Purchase Ledger- processing supplier invoices and reconciling accounts
1. Strong attention to detail and high level of ...