Working Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Salary: £26k -£30k

Join my clients dynamic and dedicated team, where every day presents new challenges and opportunities to make a significant impact. This is a small but busy team, passionate about delivering high-quality results, and they’re looking for a motivated and experienced Purchase Ledger Finance Assistant to help them continue their growth and success.

The Role:

As a Purchase Ledger Finance Assistant, you will be an integral part of their Finance/Administration team, playing a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of their financial processes. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a varied workload and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Your primary responsibilities will include:

• General Office Administration: Manage day-to-day office tasks including reception switchboard operation, ordering stationery, filing, and maintaining general office processes to ensure everything runs efficiently.
• Purchase Ledger Management: Process invoices and supplier payments with accuracy and attention to detail, ensuring that all financial transactions are recorded correctly.
• Supplier Reconciliation: Regularly reconcile supplier accounts, ensuring any discrepancies are identified and resolved promptly.
• Purchase Order Review: Conduct thorough reviews of purchase orders to confirm accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Accounts Payable Accruals: Process accounts payable accruals, maintaining up-to-date records that reflect the company’s financial commitments.
• Sales Ledger Support: Provide cover for Sales Ledger processing during periods of absence, ensuring continuity in financial operations.
• Monthly Balance Sheet Reconciliations: Prepare and assist in the preparation of monthly balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring financial accuracy and compliance.
• Support to Senior Management: Actively support the Senior Management team by addressing ongoing business needs, contributing to strategic decisions, and ensuring the finance team operates smoothly and efficiently.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Technical Proficiency: A strong command of Microsoft Office is essential, particularly in Excel. Familiarity with Sage 200 and other financial software applications is highly desirable.
• Experience: You bring experience in a similar finance or accounting role, particularly in handling purchase ledgers, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Personal Qualities:
• Positive Energy: You bring a vibrant, can-do attitude, and work effectively both independently and as part of a close-knit team.
• Curiosity and Passion for Learning: You have a natural curiosity and a drive to understand the “why” and “how” of their processes, always looking for ways to improve and grow.
• Organised and Multi-tasking: Your organised approach allows you to manage multiple tasks with ease, particularly when the workload is varied and fast-paced.
• Excellent Time Management: You excel at managing your time efficiently, ensuring that tasks are completed to a high standard within deadlines.
• Commitment and Team Spirit: You’re not just willing, but eager to go the extra mile to ensure that both your work and the team’s output are the best they can be.

Why Join Them?

• Collaborative Environment: Be part of a supportive and close-knit team where your contributions are valued, and your ideas can drive real change.
• Professional Growth: My client encourages continuous learning and development, offering opportunities to expand your skills and advance your career within the company.
• Impactful Work: Your role directly contributes to the financial health and success of the business, giving you the chance to make a meaningful impact every day.

If you're an experienced finance professional looking for a role where you can truly make a difference, I'd love to hear from you. Apply today to and embark on a rewarding career journey with them