Purchase Ledger Assistant Part-Time

Position Summary:

As an Entry-Level Purchase Ledger Assistant, you will be an integral part of the finance team, responsible for managing financial transactions related to supplier invoices and payments.

Key Responsibilities:

Invoice Processing:

• Match and code invoices accurately.
• Ensure proper authorisation procedures are followed.
• Verify that all invoices are correctly coded.

Supplier Management:

• Set up new supplier accounts and maintain existing account details.
• Reconcile supplier statements.
• Handle purchase inquiries from suppliers.

Payment Processing:

• Prepare and run BACS payments.
• Process payments via cheques when necessary.

General Ledger Maintenance:

• Maintain the existing Suppliers Ledger, including updating details and closing old supplier accounts.

Administrative Tasks:

• Organise and file invoices and statements.
• Assist with any other ad-hoc tasks related to Purchase Ledger management

Qualifications:

• AAT qualification or studying towards the AAT desirable but not essential however candidate must be keen to progress with this.

Education: 

• GCSEs in Maths and English are advantageous.

Skills:

• Basic understanding of accounting principles.
• Strong IT skills.
• Some bookkeeping experience
• Familiarity with software packages such as Excel, Sage, Microsoft Dynamics and BACS.