Accounts Assistant - Purchase Ledger

The Purchase Ledger Accounts Assistant will primarily focus on managing the Purchase Ledger function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, bank reconciliations, and payment runs.

The role involves working with Sage and supporting the finance team by maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring effective invoice management.

This role is a 12 month maternity, however due to company growth and opportunity this may go permanent.

Accountabilities and Responsibilities of the Accounts Assistant Purchase Ledger

• Process supplier invoices on Sage 200, ensuring accuracy and correct coding


• Handle stock invoices by booking them into the system when stock is received, ensuring correct dates and payment terms are applied


• Monitor the ageing of invoices and maintain Excel spreadsheets


• Prepare and process weekly payment runs based on aged creditor reports and payment terms


• Input payments into the online banking system for approval


• Post payments into Sage 200


• Perform regular bank reconciliations (daily or monthly)


• Reconcile creditors' accounts to ensure accurate ledger balances


• Monitor and manage the ageing of invoices, producing weekly reports for review


• Generate payment schedules and ensure payments are made in line with company policy


• Assist with month-end procedures including preparing reconciliations

Key skills, attributes and experience required for the Accounts Assistant Purchase Ledger

• Proven experience in a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Assistant role


• Proficiency in Sage 50 or ideally 200 and strong knowledge of Purchase Ledger processes


• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Excel


• Attention to detail, accuracy, and strong organisational skills

What's in it for you?

You will be joining a well-established company, growing, the annual salary is c£28,000 the chance to be part of a growing successful company, pension, training and development, company discounts.

Hours are 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday plus 1 hour for lunch.

Office based.