Purchase Ledger Accounts Assistant

Purchase Ledger Accounts Assistant

Posted 1 week ago by 1755846697

£34,000 Per year
Undetermined
Hybrid
Ellesmere Port, Cheshire

Summary: The role of Purchase Ledger / Accounts Assistant involves managing purchase ledger invoices and payment processes for a reputable company in Ellesmere Port. This position is a 16-month maternity cover contract, offering a competitive salary and benefits, including hybrid working arrangements. The successful candidate will be responsible for various accounting tasks and maintaining supplier relationships. Strong Excel and communication skills are essential for thriving in this fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Accurate and timely processing of all purchase ledger invoices
  • Responsible for compilation and uploading of all payment runs
  • Posting and allocating all bank payments and performing cash book reconciliations
  • Credit card and expense processing
  • Bank reconciliations and updating of the daily cash flow
  • Supplier statements reconciliations
  • Responsible for regular creditors reviews and new suppliers set up
  • Building and keeping good relationships with suppliers
  • Ensuring the accurate & timely raising of Purchase Orders

Key Skills:

  • Purchase Ledger experience
  • Good Excel skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • The ability to work well in a fast paced environment

Salary (Rate): £34,000 yearly

City: Ellesmere Port

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other

Detailed Description From Employer:

Do you want to work for a growing company, offering an excellent salary and benefits package, including hybrid working?

We are actively seeking a Purchase Ledger / Accounts Assistant for a highly reputable company in Ellesmere Port.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a very successful business on a 16 month maternity cover contract.

The main duties include:

  • Accurate and timely processing of all purchase ledger invoices in
  • Responsible for compilation and uploading of all payment runs
  • Posting and allocating all bank payments and performing cash book reconciliations.
  • Credit card and expense processing
  • Bank reconciliations and updating of the daily cash flow.
  • Supplier statements reconciliations.
  • Responsible for regular creditors reviews and new suppliers set up
  • Building and keeping good relationships with suppliers.
  • Ensuring the accurate & timely raising of Purchase Orders


Our client is looking for someone who has:

  • Purchase Ledger experience
  • Good Excel skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • The ability to work well in a fast paced environment

Benefits include:

  • Salary (up to £34,000)
  • 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
  • Hybrid working
  • Free parking
  • Flexible working hours

This is an excellent opportunity, not to be missed!

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