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Experienced Purchase Ledger Assistant - Hemel Hempstead£30,000 - £35,000 | Full-time | Office-based
Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional looking for a role with genuine progression, more responsibility, and the chance to work in a supportive, growing team?
We're working with a well-established business in Hemel Hempstead that's on the lookout for a proactive and reliable Purchase Ledger Assistant to join their finance function. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to step into a role where they can take ownership, build knowledge, and grow with the business.
About the role:
You'll be managing your own ledger, working with a mix of long-standing and new suppliers. While you'll have full autonomy, there's support from a knowledgeable team where everyone is cross-trained to help when needed.
This role has real progression potential. With the department growing and your manager actively looking to hand over more responsibilities, it's a great chance to step up, learn, and make the role your own. You'll also be someone the team can rely on to keep things running smoothly in their absence, trust is key here.
What you'll be doing:
- Processing and managing a high volume of purchase invoices
- Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies
- Managing supplier queries via phone and email
- Preparing weekly and monthly BACS payments
- Supporting with PO matching, open PO reviews and follow-up
- Assisting with month-end tasks and finance admin
- Taking ownership of your own ledger with the opportunity to take on more over time
What we're looking for:
- 3+ years' experience in a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role
- Comfortable working in a busy, deadline-driven environment
- Confident Excel and systems skills
- A strong communicator with a proactive, can-do approach
- Someone who can take ownership but is also happy to work collaboratively
- An eagerness to learn and grow into a more senior role over time
Why apply?
- Opportunity to genuinely progress and take on more responsibility
- Supportive, friendly finance team
- Clear ownership of your ledger
- Free onsite parking
- Be part of a growing company with a great reputation
If you're based near Hemel Hempstead, available at short notice, and ready for your next challenge, apply today or get in touch with Casey at Think Accountancy & Finance for a confidential chat.
Think Accountancy and Finance is the finance division of Think Specialist Recruitment, an independent recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Finance Admin, Part Qualified Finance, Credit Control and Bookkeepers.
