Purchase Ledger Assistant

As Purchase Ledger Assistant, you'll help ensure financial transactions are accurately processed and records are maintained to a high standard. You'll also have the opportunity to develop your understanding of accounting processes, systems and internal controls while supporting the wider finance team.

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  Processing supplier invoices and matching them against purchase orders.
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  Reconciling supplier statements and investigating any discrepancies.
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  Responding to supplier queries and resolving invoice-related issues.
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  Processing outgoing payments in line with company procedures.
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  Maintaining and reconciling the purchase ledger.
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  Entering financial transactions accurately into the accounting system.
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  Supporting bank reconciliations and account reconciliations.
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  Setting up and maintaining customer and supplier accounts.
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  Preparing and maintaining expense reports.
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  Maintaining accurate digital and physical financial records.
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  Supporting month-end processes, including posting routine journals.
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  Assisting with the administration of the shared finance inbox.
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  Developing an understanding of expense accounts and business divisions.
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  Supporting annual audits, statutory filings and other finance projects when required.
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  Responding to ad-hoc queries and providing support across the wider finance team.