Purchase Ledger Assistant

Overview

If you enjoy Purchase Ledger, like being part of a team where everyone works together and take pride in keeping things organised and running smoothly, this could be a great opportunity to consider. We are working with an established Luton based client looking to welcome a Purchase Ledger Assistant into their busy and efficient finance team. The opportunity can be considered on a permanent, temporary to permanent or temporary basis, depending on what works best for the successful candidate. This is a hands on role where you will be an important part of the day to day finance function. You will be joining a supportive team and working in an environment that is busy without feeling chaotic, where accuracy, communication and a willingness to help each other are genuinely valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Matching and processing supplier invoices and credit notes accurately
• Preparing and processing supplier payments
• Processing staff expenses
• Undertaking supplier statement reconciliations
• Performing regular bank reconciliations
• Liaising with departments across the business to resolve invoice queries

The Candidate

We would love to speak with someone who already has experience in Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable and enjoys getting into the detail. You will be someone who takes pride in getting things right, can comfortably manage deadlines and is happy communicating with both suppliers and colleagues across the wider business. Just as importantly, you will have a positive and proactive approach and enjoy being part of a collaborative finance team. If you are an experienced Purchase Ledger professional looking for your next opportunity in the Luton area, whether permanently or on a temporary basis, we would be very happy to have a conversation with you.

Remuneration

• £29,000 – £30,000 (depending on experience)
• Full-time: 8:30am – 5:00pm (1-hour lunch)
• Office-based role
• 22 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (plus birthday off), increasing with service
• Pension scheme, Life Assurance, company bonus scheme
• On-site parking

The role is based in Luton and within commutable distance of Milton Keynes, Bedford, St Albans, Stevenage, Harpenden, Hitchin, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard and surrounding areas. Debbie Burbage Recruitment and is committed to equal opportunities and diversity.  Candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. We are a member of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. By applying to this vacancy, you are consenting to Debbie Burbage Recruitment making contact with you and processing your data in line with our Privacy Policy under GDPR (General Data Protection Regulations). For further information relating to our Privacy Policy please see the link in the footer of our website.