Purchase Ledger Assistant

Reed Accountancy are excited to be working with a business based to the North of Norwich who are looking to expand their finance team by recruiting a Purchase Ledger assistant on a temporary to permanent basis.  This Purchase Ledgerrole will report into the Purchase Ledger team leader and will become an integral part of a growing and dynamic finance function.  It will be a full time and office based role.  The company itself has experienced a period of growth due to recent acquisitions and requires extra support in the growing finance team.

Purchase Ledger duties and responsibilities:

• Supplier statement reconciliations
• Preparation of weekly BACS payment runs
• Preparation of ad hoc payments
• Dealing with staff expense claims
• Dealing with suppliers on the phone
• Opening new supplier accounts
• Dealing with operational staff to resolve queries and get supplier invoices processed and paid
• Review of Purchase Ledgers to ensure all items are valid – checking old items and debit balances
• Daily bank reconciliations for a number of companies
• Assisting the management accounts teams with various monthly processes

Purchase Ledger Person Specification:

Essential:

• Strong organisational skills and high levels of attention to detail
• Proven Purchase Ledger experience
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal staff and suppliers
• High levels of initiative and problem-solving skills
• IT literacy including a working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

If you feel the above position is within your capabilities and you have the relevant, recent skills and experience within Purchase Ledger and finance administration, please apply online with a copy of your CV attached.  For more information on this role and the company, call the Reed Norwich office and ask to speak with Eleanor.