Purchase Ledger Assistant

We’re looking for a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join an established finance team in Worsley. This is a varied role that also includes supporting cash flow planning, stock records, expenses and wider finance administration.

Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day Purchase Ledger function, processing supplier invoices and payments, resolving queries and ensuring supplier accounts are accurate and up to date.

What’s on offer?

* £34,000 per year

* Mon – Thu | 7:30am – 4pm / Fri | 7:30am – 12:30pm

* 24 days holiday

* 4% pension

* Death in Service at 4x salary

* Medicash cashback plan

* Work anniversary day off after 2 years

* Monthly paid breakfast

* Cycle to Work Scheme

* Salary Exchange Scheme

What will you be doing as a Purchase Ledger Assistant?

* Processing supplier invoices, credit notes and returns

* Managing disputed invoices and resolving supplier queries

* Preparing supplier payment runs

* Liaising with suppliers to obtain invoices, GRNs and credit notes

* Checking prices against purchase orders and previous purchases, highlighting any discrepancies

* Reconciling supplier statements

* Supporting cash flow forecasting when planning supplier and subcontractor payments

* Processing weekly cash expenses and per diem payments

* Processing monthly credit card transactions

* Assisting with the management and monitoring of utility costs

* Producing stock records for stores and production and analysing stock movements

What do you need?

* Previous experience working within Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable

* Experience processing supplier invoices, credit notes and payments

* Confidence reconciling supplier statements and resolving account queries

* Experience checking invoices against purchase orders and investigating discrepancies

* Good communication skills when dealing with suppliers and internal departments

* A proactive approach to resolving issues and keeping supplier accounts up to date

Apply today

Apply today or speak with Chelsea at KPJ Group for more information between 9am – 5pm Monday – Friday.

KPJ Group are a specialist Recruitment Consultancy with more than 50 years of experience delivering staffing solutions. We treat each application with a high degree of care however due to the high volume of applications are sometimes unable to contact all individuals. If you do not hear from us within 5 days of submitting your application, please assume that unfortunately you have not been shortlisted