Purchase Ledger Assistant

About SRT Marine Systems plc

SRT Marine Systems plc (SRT) is a market leader in the domain of international marine surveillance technology and systems.

We are a respected, established, and an ambitious multi-national company headquartered in the UK with a global customer base.

The company has a worldwide impact in the marine sector by leading the next generation of maritime domain awareness technologies, ATo N, transceivers, navigational products, and systems that significantly enhance security, safety, environmental protection, and sustainability.

Our customers are global and range from the largest national coast guards to individual vessel owners.

Role Overview

The Purchase Ledger Assistant role is based in our Bristol office and is hybrid.

For the initial 6‑month period the role will include working from our Midsomer Norton office.

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Purchase Ledger Assistant to join our busy Accounts team at SRT.

Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will be engaged in the end‑to‑end purchase ledger process within our Finance team and will also support the Sales Administrator during busy periods.

This key role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to diversify and manage your own workload, good stakeholder management skills, and a passion for driving continuous improvement.

You will play an integral role in ensuring the efficient processing of supplier invoices, supporting our robust financial controls, and engaging with the wider finance team to deliver high‑quality financial services across SRT.

Responsibilities

• Invoice Processing: Process a high volume of supplier invoices, credit notes, and staff expenses accurately and efficiently.
• Matching and

Coding: Match invoices to purchase orders (POs) and goods received notes (GRNs), and accurately code overhead invoices to the correct ledger accounts, cost centres and budgets.

• Payment Runs: Prepare and execute weekly/monthly payment runs (BACS, cheques), ensuring all payments are correctly authorised and made on time.
• Reconciliations: Perform monthly supplier statement reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies promptly.
• Query Resolution: Investigate and resolve all purchase ledger and supplier payment queries, communicating professionally with both internal departments and external suppliers.
• Data Maintenance: Set up new supplier accounts and accurately maintain existing vendor details within the accounting system.
• Filing & Archiving: Maintain an organised and comprehensive purchase ledger filing system (physical and electronic) for all documentation.
• Month‑End Support: Assist the wider finance team with month‑end procedures, including accruals and ledger closings, as required.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable, or Finance Administration role.
• Strong numerical and data‑entry skills with a high level of accuracy.
• Experience using finance or accounting systems.
• Good understanding of invoice processing and supplier payments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary & package.
• Career development opportunities.
• Company “Get to know you” days.
• Equal Opportunity Statement

SRT Marine Systems plc are an equal opportunity employer.

We are committed to creating an inclusive working environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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