Sales and Purchase Ledger Assistant 9m FTC in Milton Keynes

Are you looking for a position where you can make a difference? Do you have a flair for all things finance? Would you like the opportunity to work within our award-winning business as part of the Aviva family? As one of our dedicated Sales & Purchase Ledger Assistants, you will be responsible for processing both sales and purchase invoices and handling queries as part of our Milton Keynes based finance team on a Fixed Term 9 month contract.

Responsibilities

The role involves:

• Processing sales invoices using our Finance system and invoicing Aviva using their in-house portal.
• Processing supplier invoices from automotive bodyshops around the country, carrying out checks and controls as necessary.
• Organising weekly payment runs to ensure that our partner garages are paid on time.
• Dealing with queries from garages and colleagues around the business.

We empower our people to go above and beyond to make the right decisions and with the training provided, you will be able to operate the smooth-running of the invoicing system and ultimately provide the best solution for each and every customer. No two customers are the same and our focus on ‘getting people back to normal’ is at the heart of what we do.

Opportunities for contract extension and to move to a permanent contract are available for those displaying the right capabilities and behaviours.

Qualifications

Desirable qualifications and experience include:

• Well organised and able to prioritise effectively.
• Strong communication skills.
• Good admin skills and a good eye for detail to ensure accuracy when keying data.
• The ability to excel working as part of a team and individually.
• Planning and organising skills – be independent and proactive.
• Good understanding of ledger work within accounts.
• Positive approach to resolving problems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong relationship building and stakeholder management.

Who are Solus?

Solus, owned by Aviva, are one of the UK leaders in vehicle repairs, returning cars to the road in just 11 days on average and a 4.6/5 star customer rating. With an award-winning apprenticeship programme and winners of other recognised industry awards, Solus are proud to be shaping the future of vehicle repair.

Why Join Solus?

• Competitive salary based on location, skills, experience, and qualifications.
• Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
• 33 days’ holiday pro rata (including bank holidays).
• Save money with up to 40% discount on Aviva products and other retailer discounts.
• Wellbeing focus with tools like Group Income Protection and 24/7 GP access.

At Solus, we value inclusivity and welcome all applicants. If you’re excited but don’t tick every box, we encourage you to apply—your unique skills might be just what we need. We guarantee an interview for disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria—just email us after applying to let us know. We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job.

Excited but not sure you tick every box? We are inclusive - we want applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We are looking for individuals who can grow and support our business and we expect to do the same for you. We recognise that we can only achieve our vision with the dedication and collaboration of our specialists. This is an excellent time to join a rapidly growing business and help us to shape the future.

What next?

Please apply online and our recruitment team will be in contact within 14 days.