Purchase Ledger Assistant
HybridGloucester, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Process a high volume of supplier invoices, credit notes, and staff expenses accurately, matching them to purchase orders and goods received notes while coding overheads to correct ledger accounts. Prepare and execute weekly or monthly payment runs, ensuring all payments are correctly authorised and made on time. Perform monthly supplier statement reconciliations, resolving discrepancies promptly and investigating all purchase ledger queries with internal departments and external suppliers. Maintain new supplier accounts and existing vendor details within the accounting system, while organizing physical and electronic filing archives. Assist the wider finance team with month-end procedures, including accruals and ledger closings. This hybrid role, initially based in Midsomer Norton before moving to the Bristol office, supports the Accounts team and Sales Administrator during busy periods.
Required Qualifications
- Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable, or Finance Administration role
- Strong numerical and data-entry skills with a high level of accuracy
- Experience using finance or accounting systems
- Good understanding of invoice processing and supplier payments
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Hybrid working
- Initial 6-month period will include working hybrid from our Midsomer Norton Office
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