Role: Purchase Ledger Assistant
Location: Bournemouth
Reference: HOB1133932
Closing Date: 10/08/2025
We are looking to recruit a Purchase Ledger Assistant to support our Purchase Ledger Manager within our busy Finance Department at our Head Office in Christchurch, Dorset.
Creativity is Hobbycraft’s reason for being, so when you join our fantastic team, you will be surrounded by like-minded imaginative people. We believe that working together and embracing new and innovative ideas are the best way to make our colleagues feel part of something.
Purchase Ledger Assistant - Hobbycraft Head Office, BH23 6HG
Salary £25,000 - Pension with a 4% contribution, 25 days holiday increasing every year, 25% discount in our stores
This is a full-time role, working 37.5 hours. Our core business hours are Monday to Friday – 10am to 3pm with a flexible approach to start and finish times
Our hybrid working model is 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home.
The main purpose of this role is to maintain accurate purchase ledger records in accordance with the accounting calendar and company procedures.
Key accountabilities
1. Processing inventory supplier invoices and credits in Microsoft Navision (our ERP system) ensuring they are matched to purchase orders where applicable and coded to the correct nominal ledger code
2. Liaise with both domestic and international suppliers to ensure timely receipt of invoices/credits and resolution of account queries
3. Work with store and distribution centre colleagues to resolve pricing variances and other queries
4. Support the Purchase Ledger Manager in processing weekly payments to overseas vendors
5. Dealing with external and internal queries by phone and email
6. Reconciliation of supplier statements
7. Monthly review of invoices ‘on hold’
8. Assist with month-end/year-end processes
9. Help and support other team members where needed (e.g., annual leave or sickness)
10. Filing/archiving of purchase ledger documents
Essential skills required
11. Experience of working in a financial environment, ideally with direct involvement in the purchase ledger
12. Competent user of Microsoft Office applications
Desirable skills
13. Experience in processing inventory invoices
14. Experience working with Microsoft Navision (or similar ERP system)
Personal competencies
15. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
16. Be able to demonstrate good problem-solving skills and to work to deadlines and manage time constraints
17. The ability to build good relationships with suppliers and colleagues
18. Committed team player who can work independently whilst remaining aware of the wider objectives of the team
Benefits
• 25% Discount Card for Hobbycraft Stores and Haskins
• Free Onsite Parking
• EV Charging Point
• Free Hot Drinks
• 33 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays with an increase each holiday year
• Birthday Day Off
• Hybrid Working
• Company pension contribution – up to 4% contribution
• Employee Assistance Programme provide by Retail Trust
• Cash Health Plan with Health Shield
• Contribution towards eyesight test and glasses
• Subsidised gym membership
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Long service awards and gifts
• Continuous training, development, and performance management
• Colleague Wellness Programme
• A creative working environment
• Colleague Social Events throughout the year including Summer and Christmas events