Purchase Ledger Assistant | Rainham | £32,000 | 9am – 5pm | 6 Month FTC
Overview
My client is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Assistant to join their finance team on a temporary-to-permanent basis, with an immediate start required (preferably). This role is critical to maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the purchase ledger function, and they are looking for someone who can be relied upon to take full ownership of this area.
Key Responsibilities
- Take ownership of the purchase ledger function, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all transactions
- Ensure all supplier invoices are correctly coded
- Proactively ensure all costs are captured in the correct accounting period on an accruals basis
- Support the Management Accountant with accruals by providing accurate and timely information
- Carry out key month-end procedures, including bank reconciliations and supplier statement reconciliations ensuring completeness and accuracy of ledger balances
- Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure smooth processing and query resolution
- Act as a key point of contact for supplier queries, resolving issues efficiently and professionally
- Liaise proactively with internal departments, particularly the administration team, to resolve purchase order and invoice queries
- Maintain clear and effective communication with both internal colleagues and external stakeholders
- Assist with ad hoc tasks to support the wider finance function as required
What You’ll Need
- Minimum 2 years previous experience in a purchase ledger role
- Experience and strong understanding of CIS
- Strong understanding of accruals and month-end processes
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to take initiative and work independently, demonstrating ownership of responsibilities
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in accounting systems (SAGE 50 accounts preferably) and Microsoft Excel
- Syrinx experience advantageous but not essential
Personal Attributes
- Proactive and solution-focused approach
- Strong sense of accountability and ownership
- Collaborative team player with a positive attitude
What’s in it for you?
- Salary £32,000
- 6 Month Fixed Term Contract
- Monday to Friday 9:00am – 5:00pm
- 25 days + Bank Holidays (5 days to be saved for Christmas shutdown)
- Medical assistance – Vitality
- Pension scheme
- Team building days
- Onsite parking
- Team events
- Monthly office lunch
For more information, please contact Sophie Barnes. Please note that our client is an equal opportunities employer and committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.
