Purchase Ledger Assistant

Job Description:

Scout Recruiting is now looking for a detail-orientated and proactive Purchase Ledger Assistant to join our Corby based clients finance team. As Purchase Ledger Assistant, you’ll play a key role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date purchase ledger records and ensuring timely payments to suppliers.

This is a part time  Monday to Friday 25 hours a week role. Salary circa £28,000 pro rata

Responsibilities and Duties

• Processing supplier invoices and credit notes
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring timely data entry
• Investigating invoices that don’t meet company criteria and resolving accordingly.
• Setting up new suppliers and subcontractors in our in-house system and completing HMRC verification where appropriate
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
• Carry out supplier statement reconciliations.
• Administering the Invoices inbox dealing with supplier enquiries
• Dealing with supplier queries via phone and email
• Supporting the wider finance team with ad hoc duties as required

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting software
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work at pace, manage time effectively and meet deadlines
• Experience of administering CIS and DRC is desirable but not essential
• Enthusiastic and hardworking attitude
• Ability to think on your feet and be self-motivated
• A team player
• Communicating with suppliers and customers professionally and courteously
• A positive, can-do attitude that fits our team culture

Along with a competitive salary we can offer you:

• Exciting opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Join a dynamic team with a passion for innovation.
• Work in a collaborative, supportive, and creative environment.