Sterling Cross Ltd

Purchase Ledger Assistant

Accounts Payable Assistant (Part-Time)
Location: Dover
Hours: Approximately 25–30 hours per week, ideally spread across 5 days
Salary: £18,000 – £20,000 per annum (depending on agreed hours)
Benefits: 22 days holiday per annum (pro-rata) and company pension scheme

Opportunity to join a busy accounts team, supporting the day-to-day operation of the purchase ledger and wider finance department
Ideal for an organised and detail-focused Accounts Payable professional seeking a flexible part-time finance role


Key Responsibilities


  • Processing purchase ledger invoices and maintaining an accurate invoice register
  • Checking supplier invoices for accuracy before processing
  • Monitoring invoices through the company’s internal authorisation controls
  • Posting invoices onto accounting software in line with company procedures
  • Preparing twice-monthly supplier payment runs
  • Checking remittance advice against supplier invoices, including supplier name, address, amounts, and authorisation
  • Investigating and querying any discrepancies before payments are prepared
  • Using Bankline to complete supplier payment runs
  • Filing and maintaining supplier invoices and financial documentation
  • Checking and reconciling supplier statements
  • Completing security cash reconciliations twice per week
  • Providing holiday and sickness cover for other functions within the accounts department
  • Supporting the team with ad-hoc accounts and finance administration tasks


Skills & Experience


  • Strong numerical ability with excellent attention to detail
  • Previous Accounts Payable / Purchase Ledger experience desirable
  • Computer literate, with confidence using Excel and accounting systems
  • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines
  • Willingness to learn new skills and support the wider finance team
  • Part-time Accounts Payable opportunity suited to someone looking for a stable finance role within a supportive accounts department
  • Ideal for candidates with experience in purchase ledger, invoice processing, supplier payments, and financial administration.

Westin Par values diversity and promotes equality.

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.


Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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Due to the high volume of applicants applying for all roles, we can only reply to candidates with the most relevant skills and experience.

If you have not heard back from us within 48 hours of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.





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