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Purchase Ledger / Accounts Assistant
Salary: Up to £30,000 per year
A privately owned, well established business is looking for a dedicated and detail-driven Purchase Ledger / Accounts Assistant to join its busy finance team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys keeping things organised, loves numbers, and thrives on accuracy. If you're great with people, have a knack for spotting errors, and bring a positive, can-do attitude to everything you do – keep reading.
As a Purchase Ledger / Accounts Assistant, the successful candidate will be responsible for keeping the accounts payable process running smoothly. From handling supplier invoices to reconciling statements, this is a hands-on role with plenty of variety. Day-to-day tasks will include checking invoice details, maintaining supplier accounts, supporting payment runs, and answering supplier queries in a professional and friendly manner.
The Purchase Ledger / Accounts Assistant will also assist with month-end reporting, keep the accounting system accurate and up to date, and work closely with the wider finance team. Strong communication, excellent time management, and solid organisational skills are key to succeeding in this role.
To be considered for the Purchase Ledger / Accounts Assistant role, candidates should have previous experience in a similar role, along with strong Excel skills and ideally familiarity with SAGE50. A sharp eye for detail, ability to juggle priorities, and a proactive, team-focused attitude are essential.
The Purchase Ledger / Accounts Assistant will be expected to manage multiple tasks at once, stay calm under pressure, and consistently meet deadlines. The company is after someone with a strong work ethic, a natural sense of urgency, and the confidence to handle supplier communication professionally and efficiently.
Although primarily focused on accounts payable, the Purchase Ledger / Accounts Assistant may be asked to support other finance and administrative duties from time to time. Flexibility and a willingness to pitch in where needed will be highly valued.
If you’re looking to bring your attention to detail, people skills, and can-do energy to a new role, this Purchase Ledger / Accounts Assistant position – with a salary of up to £30,000 – could be just what you're looking for.
