£12.82/hr
England, United Kingdom
Temporary, Variable

Purchase Ledger Assistant

Posted by Reed.

Purchase Ledger Assistant

  • Job Type: Full-time
  • Location: Ipswich
  • Salary: £27,000
  • Contract Length: 12 months

We are currently seeking a diligent Purchase Ledger Assistant to join our client's finance department. In this role, you will provide essential administrative support, ensuring that all payments and expenditures are monitored and processed efficiently, effectively, and accurately. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining our financial records and ensuring timely payments to our suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the Purchase Ledger team in daily invoice and credit note processing, including matching them to purchase orders and verifying authorised transactions.
  • Investigate any discrepancies on invoices and purchase orders.
  • Collaborate with the wider team to resolve invoice and payment queries.
  • Conduct supplier account reconciliations and address supplier inquiries.
  • Perform other ad-hoc accounts administrative duties as required.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

  • Minimum of 6 months of experience in a purchase ledger role.
  • GCSEs in Maths & English.
  • Basic proficiency in Excel.
  • Excellent work ethic and communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain accuracy when processing a high volume of invoices.
  • Organised and methodical approach with attention to detail.
  • Capability to work unsupervised in an office environment.

To apply for the Purchase Ledger Assistant position, please submit your CV detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.