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
Salary description
£26000.00 - £27000.00 per year