Purchase Ledger Assistant in Winsford

Benefits:

• Competitive salary depending on experience
• 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays plus additional time off for Christmas shutdown
• On-site parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Pension
• Bereavement leave

Company Overview:

We are seeking an organised and detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Assistant to support a busy finance department based in the Winsford area.

The ideal candidate will be a reliable addition to the Finance Team and will be responsible for maintaining an accurate purchase ledger, processing payments and ensuring smooth communication between internal and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities for our Purchase Ledger Assistant:

• Transaction Operations: Keep financial engines running smoothly by meticulously managing the purchase ledger and ensuring all AP data is accurate and current
• Statement Reconciliation: Perform regular reconciliations of supplier statements against internal records, investigating any discrepancies
• GRNI Reconciliation: Actively monitor and reconcile the Goods Received Not Invoiced (GRNI) account, investigating aging purchase orders and unmatched receipts to ensure accurate inventory valuations
• Payment Processing: Process supplier payments accurately and on time
• Query Resolution: Serve as a point of contact for purchase ledger queries, actively liaising with internal departments, suppliers and service providers to resolve issues
• Reporting: Generate and distribute weekly and monthly reports for the management team
• General Administration: Answer incoming calls, directing them to the appropriate team members or handling baseline financial inquiries
• Ad-hoc Duties: Undertake additional administrative and financial tasks as required to support the wider department

Essential Skills and Experience Required for our Purchase Ledger Assistant:

• Experience: Proven experience in a Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable, or similar finance administration role
• Qualifications: AAT qualified, or actively studying towards an AAT qualification (Level 2 or above), is highly preferred
• Software Proficiency: Hands-on experience using Oracle NetSuite is required and must be comfortable and efficient working within a paperless, cloud-based accounting environment
• Technical Knowledge: Solid understanding of the Accounts Payable lifecycle, including purchase order matching and GRNI (Goods Received Not Invoiced) reconciliations
• Attention to Detail: Meticulous accuracy when processing data, auditing purchase orders and reconciling complex supplier statements
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the confidence to professionally liaise with suppliers, service providers and internal management to resolve disputes Organisation & Time Management: Strong ability to multitask, manage high-volume workloads and consistently meet weekly reporting and payment deadlines

Schedule: Monday to Friday, 37.75 hours per week, office-based

Location: Winsford CW7

Apply today: Early interview and start date available for the successful candidate

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