Purchase Ledger Accounts Assistant

My client is a growing business based in the Swinton area. There is a requirement for a 3-month fixed term contract for a Purchase Ledger Accounts Assistant. There is also a good chance that this role will be extended or become permanent.

The right candidate would be responsible for purchase invoice and credit note postings to the supplier ledgers, and supplier payment approvals and statement reconciliations. The role involves working very closely both internally with other teams and with suppliers to ensure successful processing and payment of purchase invoices. This role has a key focus on co-ordinating both internal and external requirements and ensuring that processes are diligently followed to achieve set KPIs, whilst consistently observing the agreed behaviours to ensure a cohesive and pleasant working environment for all.

Key Responsibilities

Accurate postings to the purchase ledger

Supplier statement reconciliation

Supplier payment requests

Monitoring the AP Invoices mailbox and downloading and filing of supplier invoices

Monitoring and responding to emails in the AP Enquiries mailbox

Accurately inputting supplier invoice queries on the Supplier Queries Log - tracking the status to resolution within agreed SLAs

Supplier communications to request credit notes and statements

Any other discreet tasks as communicated via the Finance Manager or senior management

The right candidate for this role will be available now to start. This role is office based in Swinton and is also looking for someone with string IT skills including excel.