Job Description:

Purchase Ledger Assistant 

The Opportunity
We are looking for a detail-oriented and organised Purchase Ledger Assistant to join a busy finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with previous purchase ledger or accounts payable experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in maintaining accurate financial records.
Working closely with the wider finance function, you will play a key role in ensuring supplier invoices are processed efficiently, payments are made accurately and on time, and queries are resolved professionally.

Key Responsibilities 

• Process, code and authorise supplier invoices in line with company procedures.
• Enter and process supplier credit notes.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date supplier account records.
• Ensure all transactions are recorded correctly and efficiently
• Investigate and resolve supplier invoice queries.
• Liaise with suppliers to resolve discrepancies and outstanding issues
• Prepare supplier payment runs in accordance with agreed schedules.
• Ensure payments are processed accurately and within established controls.
• Support the finance team in maintaining strong financial governance

About You Experience

• Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role is essential.
• Good understanding of supplier invoice and payment processes.
• Experience working within a finance environment.

Skills

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Confident working with financial data and numbers.
• Good communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships internally and externally.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Personal Attributes

• Positive, professional and proactive approach.
• Reliable and accountable with a strong work ethic.
• Able to work effectively as part of a team.
• Eager to learn and develop new skills.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.

What's on Offer?

• Stable, full-time employment.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to develop your career within a growing business.

Please note: This is a fully office-based position, and successful candidates will be required to work onsite in Chelmsford five days per week.