Purchase Ledger Assistant in Whitton

Career Opportunity: Purchase Ledger Assistant

We are looking for a Purchase Ledger Assistant to support and provide assistance to management staff in Head Office and on sites. This position will be based out of our Head Office in Ipswich. This is a full‑time role working 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday (with a shorter Friday). We can offer hybrid working (3 days in the office, 2 at home).

Main Duties Of The Purchase Ledger Assistant

• Ensure all work complies with quality, safety, and environmental policies and the requirements of company procedures.
• Responsible for input of data into the COINS system.
• Undertake routine tasks and activities within a designated area of work.
• Resolve queries/issues within own area of work by direct contact with other staff, customers and suppliers.
• Provide information as required by retrieving documents and/or preparing basic reports.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who has previous Purchase Ledger experience and has exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy, is organised with good time management, forward‑thinking, flexible, and confident in engaging with staff at all levels.

The successful candidate must have a good working knowledge of MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook. Knowledge of cloud‑based programs would be an advantage but is not essential.

Excellent Benefits Package And Personal Development Opportunities

• Life assurance cover (4 x annual salary)
• Company pension scheme (we match up to 8%)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (with an option of buying more holiday!)
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee assistance program
• Employee platform benefits
• Free on‑site parking
• Open plan, bright modern office
• Company social events
• Regular fun days and charity events hosted in the office
• A supportive business that wants to help you progress in your career

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. We also place high importance on our inclusive recruitment policy and will do our very best to support those applicants who may need adjustments in order to take part in the recruitment process.

Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within two weeks, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.