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

• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal
• Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Please send a copy of your CV for consideration.