Accounts & Purchasing Assistant

We're looking for an organised, motivated and detail-focused Accounts & Purchasing Assistant to join a friendly onsite team with a 4 day working week: Monday to Thursday, 8:30am-5:15pm (with a 30-minute lunch break). This is an exciting opportunity for someone with experience in accounts payable or purchasing who wants to develop their career within a successful engineering and manufacturing business. You'll play a vital role supporting both our Finance and Procurement teams, helping to keep our operations running smoothly while ensuring financial accuracy and efficient purchasing. If you enjoy working with numbers, building supplier relationships and being part of a team where your contribution genuinely matters, we'd love to hear from you.

You'll be involved in a varied role, including:

• Finance & Accounts
• Processing supplier invoices using three-way matching (purchase orders, delivery notes and invoices)
• Preparing supplier payment runs and supporting online banking transactions
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving invoice queries
• Processing sales invoices accurately and efficiently
• Supporting Sage Payroll processes
• Assisting with month-end procedures and expense allocations
• Maintaining organised digital financial records for audit compliance
• Supporting the Accounts Payable function to ensure timely and accurate processing
• Purchasing & Procurement
• Raising and issuing purchase orders using our M1 ERP system
• Assisting with sourcing suppliers for engineering materials, equipment and services
• Monitoring supplier deliveries and ensuring goods arrive on schedule
• Liaising with engineering and production teams to ensure materials are available when required
• Maintaining accurate purchasing records
• Monitoring supplier performance and helping improve cost, quality and reliability
• Supporting environmentally responsible purchasing initiatives where possible
• Administration & Compliance
• Supporting internal and external audits
• Maintaining confidentiality and accuracy across all financial records
• Assisting with continuous improvements and digital automation within finance and procurement

We're looking for someone who has:

• 1-3 years' experience in an Accounts Payable, Purchasing or Finance Administration role
• Experience within engineering or manufacturing (preferred but not essential)
• Knowledge of accounting software and ERP systems
• Experience using Sage Payroll
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Good communication skills with the confidence to work with suppliers and colleagues across departments
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn

What You'll Receive

• Competitive salary of £23,000-£25,000, depending on experience
• Salary review after six months following a successful appraisal
• Monday to Thursday working week
• 20 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Opportunities to develop your skills and progress within a growing company
• A supportive team environment where your ideas and contributions are valued

Ready to Apply?

If you're looking for a varied role where you can build your career in finance and procurement while working with an established engineering business, we'd love to hear from you.