Job Description

Purchase Ledger Assistant | Part Time

Beyond Talent is partnering with a well-established business that is looking to appoint a reliable and detail-focused Purchase Ledger Assistant to join their finance team on a 12 Month Fixed Term, with the opportunity to become permanent.

This is a great opportunity for someone with previous finance or purchase ledger experience who enjoys working in a busy environment, building strong relationships and supporting the wider finance function.

The role:

Process supplier invoices accurately and ensure they are correctly coded and recorded

Ensure invoices are appropriately authorised before being processed for payment

Review and match invoices against purchase orders and delivery documentation

Act as a point of contact for supplier queries, working with internal departments to resolve issues

Carry out regular supplier statement reconciliations and investigate any differences

Manage incoming finance queries via the accounts inbox, responding or escalating where appropriate

Review and reconcile company credit card transactions on a monthly basis

Monitor outstanding invoice queries and follow up to ensure issues are resolved promptly

Assist with maintaining accurate supplier records and finance system data

Provide support and cover across the wider finance team during periods of holiday or absence

Assist with additional finance administration and ad hoc tasks as required

What we're looking for:

Previous experience within a finance, accounts or purchase ledger environment

Experience using finance or accounting systems

Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills

Confident, professional and proactive approach

Good communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships

Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines in a busy environment

High level of confidentiality when handling sensitive financial information

Flexible approach and willingness to support the wider finance team