Purchase Ledger Assistant

7 days ago

West Linton, United Kingdom Castle Craig Hospital Full time

**Part Time Purchase Ledger Assistant**

We are seeking an experienced Purchase Ledger Assistant to join our dedicated finance department at Castle Craig Hospital for 16 hours per week with the possibility of also providing holiday cover when required.

**About Us**

Delivering compassionate care and achieving the best outcomes for people suffering from addictions to alcohol and drugs and mental health conditions, is at the heart of everything we do. All of us at Castle Craig are committed to this purpose.

Castle Craig Hospital is a centre of excellence for the treatment of addiction. We operate an abstinence-oriented, 12 Step informed programme for addictions and have run a successful therapy programme since 1988. We are located 45 minutes from Edinburgh and 50 minutes from Glasgow, in the beautiful Scottish Borders.

We are leaders in the UK and European rehab field, treating up to 82 patients onsite and many more via teletherapy. We also have clinics and networks in Ireland, London, the Netherlands and Sweden.

**Purpose of the Role**

The Purchase Ledger Assistant will support the finance team by ensuring that supplier invoices and expenses for the group are processed accurately and in a timely manner.

**Key Responsibilities**
- Accurately process purchase invoices, credit notes, and staff expenses into the finance system.
- Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery notes where applicable.
- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies promptly.
- Prepare and process supplier payment runs in line with agreed schedules.
- Liaise with suppliers to handle queries and ensure timely resolution.
- Maintain and update supplier account details in the finance system.
- Assist in month-end and year-end processes, including accruals and reporting.
- Ensure compliance with company financial controls and procedures.
- Support the finance team with ad hoc administrative tasks as required.

**Skills & Experience Required**

**Essential**:

- Previous experience in a purchase ledger, accounts payable, or similar finance role.
- Strong attention to detail with excellent numeracy & literacy skills with a high level of accuracy.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise workload effectively.
- Good communication skills for liaising with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Basic understanding of accounting principles.
- Team player - willing to assist colleagues and support various departments.

**Desirable**:

- Experience using Sage Accounting preferably Sage 50
- Experience in a multi-entity or multi-currency environment.
- Sales Ledger experience.

**Benefits**:

- Lunch and refreshments
- Free on-site parking
- Sick pay
- Use of hospital gym
- Discounts in hospital shop

**Schedule**:

- 9am-5pm working day - on site

**How to Apply**:
**Job Types**: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £25,600.00-£27,600.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Application question(s):

- Do you have the right to work in the United Kingdom?
- Castle Craig Hospital is in a rural location near West Linton with limited public transport. Do you have access to your own vehicle or reliable private transport to commute to work?
- Do you have experience using Sage Accounting software? If yes, please briefly describe your level of experience.
- Do you have previous experience in a purchase ledger / sales ledger, accounts payable, or similar finance role. Please provide details.

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 05/09/2025

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