Your new company Our client is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant / Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their finance team on a full-time permanent basis. Reporting to the Head of Finance and working closely with colleagues across the wider business, you will play a key role in ensuring the efficient processing of supplier payments and maintaining accurate financial records.
Key Responsibilities
- Process supplier invoices and credit notes accurately and efficiently
- Manage invoice queries, rejections and supplier amendments
- Set up new suppliers and maintain supplier records
- Prepare payment runs and credit transfers
- Produce funding shortfall reports
- Process rates payments and supplier reconciliations
- Respond to supplier queries in a timely manner
- Assist with month-end finance processes
- Support the wider finance team with ad hoc duties as required.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience within an accounting or finance role
- Previous Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger experience
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and accounting software
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to work independently and manage deadlines effectively
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proactive, organised and capable of working in a fast-paced environment
Desirable
- Intermediate Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables
- Experience within a high-volume Accounts Payable environment
- Knowledge of general accounting procedures and compliance requirements
Benefits
- Competitive salary of £29,000 – £33,000
- Hybrid working arrangement
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Additional employee benefits package
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