A renowned arts organisation is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Assistant to join its Finance team.
This is a great opportunity to join a busy finance function, supporting the smooth running of day-to-day financial operations through accurate invoice processing, supplier payments and reconciliations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process purchase ledger invoices, ensuring they are accurately coded, matched to purchase orders and appropriately authorised.
- Manage weekly payment runs and ensure suppliers are paid on time.
- Reconcile supplier statements and respond to invoice and payment queries from suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- Process employee expenses and other payment requests, including BACS, CHAPS and international transfers.
- Carry out month-end analysis of purchase ledger balances, including aged creditor reporting.
- Prepare monthly reports on payment days and late invoice payments.
- Complete balance sheet reconciliations, including purchase ledger, petty cash and other control accounts.
- Ensure all payments comply with internal authorisation procedures.
Key Skills & Qualifications:
- Previous experience in a purchase ledger role within a busy finance team is essential.
- A good understanding of debits, credits and reconciliations.
- Experience creating and reviewing payment runs.
- Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to work accurately and effectively under pressure.
- Strong organisational skills and a thorough approach to ensuring invoices and purchase orders are correctly matched and coded.
- Good IT skills, particularly in Excel, with the ability to navigate finance systems and extract information.
- A strong team player with a professional approach, good communication skills and a genuine interest in developing broader accounting skills.
This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated finance professional to join a prestigious organisation, contribute to the effective running of its finance function and further develop their accounting experience.
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Purchase Ledger Assistant employer: Trace | Expert Accountancy & Finance Recruitment
Join a dynamic and growing FTSE-listed investment management firm in London, where you will be part of a collaborative team that values innovation and problem-solving. With a strong focus on employee development, this role offers opportunities for growth and the chance to work with cutting-edge technology in a hybrid work environment. Enjoy a supportive culture that encourages continuous learning and improvement, making it an ideal place for both recent graduates and those looking to advance their careers in data analysis.
Contact Details:
Trace | Expert Accountancy & Finance Recruitment Recruitment Team
