Purchase Ledger Assistant in Falmouth

Watson‑Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is part of Spirax Group, a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good multi‑national industrial engineering Group with expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermal solutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies. When you join us, you will be integrated into a cooperative and encouraging team, participate in challenging yet critical work, and experience ongoing growth opportunities to help you achieve your full potential.

Job Summary

We are seeking a talented and motivated Purchase Ledger Assistant to join our dynamic team.

Key Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Purchase Ledger Manager in this part‑time role, you will be responsible for supporting the Purchase Ledger team with the day‑to‑day running of the Purchase Ledger and other related finance tasks.
• Ensuring supplier invoices are appropriately matched to purchase orders.
• Maintaining ledger accuracy and integrity, assisting in the preparation of payment runs.
• Carrying out monthly reconciliations and month‑end reporting.
• Responsible for the daily organisation of the inbox, matching records and liaising with stakeholders.
• Carrying out other ad‑hoc duties necessary to ensure the smooth running of purchase ledger and banking functions.
• Identifying and supporting continuous improvements in process and controls.
• Performing other ad‑hoc duties as requested by line manager or Financial Controller.

Skills / Experience

• Previous experience of working in a purchase ledger role.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proactive and organised approach to work, with good attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise and manage multiple tasks.
• IT proficiency and strong Excel skills.

Benefits

• A competitive salary.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• A generous holiday allowance.
• Three days’ paid volunteering leave.
• Additional support and benefits through our Everyone is Included Group Inclusion Plan.

Everyone is Included at Spirax Group. We are passionate about creating inclusive and equitable working cultures where everyone can be themselves and achieve their full potential. For us, that means supportive teams and strong relationships where everyone’s contribution is valued across social and cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, genders, gender identities, abilities, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and everything else that makes us human and unique. We want everyone to be able to make their difference here, so we always consider requests for flexible working. We have introduced a range of additional benefits through our Group Inclusion Commitments, including: Gender‑neutral parental leave, 15 days of extra paid caregiver leave, paid time off and support for anyone experiencing pregnancy loss or domestic abuse, menopause‑friendly workplace principles and more.

We are also a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like to apply using this scheme, please select this option in our application form. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply. If you require accommodations during the application process, please let us know.

At Watson‑Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, part of Spirax Group, we are driven by innovation and are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is empowered to make a difference. As a world leader in manufacturing peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies for the life sciences and process industries, we offer a wide range of products, including tubing, specialised filling systems and products for single‑use applications. Our shared purpose is to create sustainable value for all our stakeholders as we engineer a more efficient, safer and sustainable world. Our technologies play an essential role in critical industrial processes and industrial equipment across industries as diverse as Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, Power Generation, Semiconductors and Healthcare. With customers in 116 countries, we provide the solutions that sit behind the production of many items used in daily life, from baked beans to mobile phones! Our inclusive culture and values unite us, guide our decisions and inspire us everywhere that we operate. We support our colleagues to make their difference for each other as well as customers, communities, suppliers, our planet and shareholders by creating a truly equitable working environment where everyone feels included.