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Purchase Ledger Finance Assistant

2 weeks ago

Saffron Walden, United Kingdom Saffron Building Society Full time

**Join Our Team at Saffron Building Society: Purchase Ledger Finance Assistant (Fixed Term Contract, 6-9 months)**

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to broaden your finance skills in a supportive and dynamic environment? Saffron Building Society **Finance Assistant to join our Finance team, with a particular focus on Purchase Ledger.** This is a key role supporting the day-to-day Finance function during a time of change and growth, while also helping onboard and support junior members of the team. You will play a critical role in maintaining accurate supplier records, managing payments, and ensuring purchase ledger processes run smoothly and efficiently.

**Why Saffron?**

At Saffron Building Society, we pride ourselves on fostering a culture of collaboration and professional growth. As a member of our finance team, you will play a vital role in maintaining our financial accuracy and integrity, while also contributing to a community-focused organisation that puts its members first.

**What You Will Do**:
**Primary - Purchase Ledger Duties**
- Administer the full purchase ledger process, including invoice matching, coding, posting, and approval processing.
- Prepare and process weekly and ad hoc supplier payment runs.
- Reconcile supplier statements and proactively resolve discrepancies or queries.
- Maintain up-to-date and accurate supplier records within the finance system.
- Manage the purchase ledger inbox and respond to internal and external queries promptly.
- Support the month-end close by preparing purchase ledger-related journals and reconciliation.

**Finance Operations Support**
- Assist with balance sheet reconciliations at period end, ensuring high standards of accuracy and adequate supporting documentation.
- Update banking platforms (e.g. Barclays Internet Banking) to support electronic payment processing and internal transfers.
- Support the Assistant Financial Controller and branches with general finance admin, including cheque queries and replacement, unpaid cheque processing, and ordering of banking stationery.

**What We Are Looking For**:

- Previous experience in a finance role, specifically within purchase ledger or accounts payable
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in financial reporting
- Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- A proactive attitude and a willingness to learn and adapt

**Get In Touch

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and be part of a team that values your contributions, we would love to hear from you

**Rewards & benefits**:

- 33 days holiday including bank holidays
- Holiday Exchange Scheme (buy or sell holiday days)
- Performance Dependent Annual Bonus
- Life Assurance & Income Protection
- A flexible and supportive working culture including access to mental health first aiders

and lots more. please get in touch to find out more.

**About us**:
We all know happiness comes from within. And it’s no different with Money Happiness. It starts right here At Saffron Building Society we’re ready to build it, inspire it and celebrate it with our members, people and communities.

So, whatever that ‘happy’ is - from picking up the keys, to saving for that big day - we’re here with open arms, curious minds, and the kettle on. Ready to cheer our members on when they’re winning or build them back up when things haven’t gone to plan. And why? Because that’s what families do.

For us, this is much more than a job. We’re here to make things better, roll up our sleeves and think what’s next to rebuild. Our people are the beating heart of Saffron, and it takes each and every one of us to provide the service we’re proud of.

So, bring you Your energy, an abundance of team spirit and your hunger to help. Together we are building happy.

At Saffron, we are committed to building happy; for our communities, members, and each other. We do this through attracting and building a diverse group of talent and encouraging an inclusive environment which fosters a sense of belonging for all. We hire the best people and have a collaborative culture where everybody’s uniqueness is celebrated and respected.

We recognise the strength in having a diverse workforce, adding different perspectives, ideas and values. We are inspired to leave a legacy for our communities and each other.

Closing Date
25/07/2025

Location
Saffron House

Department
Finance

Salary
£30,000

Experience
Previous experience in a finance role, specifically within purchase ledger or accounts payable

City
Saffron Walden

Country
England