Purchase Ledger Assistant

An opportunity has arisen within our Accounts Team for an individual to undertake a 12-month FTC in the role of Purchase Ledger Assistant. Our Accounts team are currently working on implementing an Accounts Payable solution and are looking for interim support until it’s successfully in place. This role would ideally suit someone looking to gain exposure within a Finance based environment.

Responsibilities Include:

* Processing of invoices, supplier payments and remittances against the correct cost centre codes

* Entering financial transactions onto the ledger

* Validating invoices and delivery notes against goods received, ensuring the data is reflected within the relevant reports

* Where invoices have not been received for delivered goods, liaise with the supplier to request further copies

* General administration such as but not limited to responding to emails, filing, data entry, call handling and printing

* Producing various financial related letters and documents

* Providing administrative support to other areas of the business as and when required

Our perfect Purchase Ledger Assistant would have:

* Basic accounts knowledge, particularly related to Purchase Ledger would be beneficial

* Strong working knowledge of MS Office (e.g. Excel, Word)

* Strong numeracy skills with the ability to spot errors in data

* A professional, hands-on approach with an eye for detail. Highly accurate with a passion for getting things right first time

* A willingness to learn and roll up your sleeves

* The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information

* Respectful towards others; actively listens and contributes towards the team effort

* A positive mind-set towards challenging work; well organised and efficient approach

* Pride in achieving deadlines, despite working under pressure

Qualifications

A finance related qualification (or working towards) would prove advantageous. However, it’s more important to us that you have an interest and a desire to work in an accounts-based environment