Purchase Ledger Assistant

Purchase Ledger Assistant | Chesterfield | 6 months fixed contract | £36,000

The Opportunity

Well established, Chesterfield based SME are looking for an experienced Purchase Ledger Assistant to join their team on a 6-month fixed term contract with an immediate start.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to join a busy finance team and provide hands on support across the purchase ledger function. The successful candidate will be organised, detail-focused and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where accuracy and meeting deadlines are essential.

This role would suit someone who can quickly integrate into an established team and hit the ground running. You will have the opportunity to make an immediate contribution to the finance function while gaining experience within a specialist and operationally focused business.

Key responsibilities:

• Process a high volume of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery documentation where applicable.
• Code and post invoices to the appropriate nominal accounts and cost centres.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and supplier queries.
• Maintain accurate supplier account records.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate outstanding items.
• Assist with weekly/monthly payment runs.
• Ensure invoices are appropriately processed and authorised in line with company procedures.
• Respond to supplier and internal finance queries in a timely and professional manner.
• Assist with month-end purchase ledger processes and reporting.
• Support the wider finance team with general accounting and administrative duties as required.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records in accordance with company procedures.

About you

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience within a Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable role is essential
• Good understanding of purchase ledger processes and controls.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of numerical accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
• Good communication skills, with confidence dealing with both suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Good Excel skills and confidence using finance/accounting systems.
• A proactive approach and the ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• Previous experience working in a busy or transactional finance environment.

Experience within an engineering, construction, manufacturing or similar industry would be advantageous but is not essential.