Purchase Ledger Assistant

Purchase Ledger Assistant

Location: Berkshire area (office-based 4 days)

Department: Finance

About the Role

An established organisation is seeking a detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Assistant to join its Finance team. This role plays a key part in ensuring supplier invoices, subcontractor payments, reconciliations, and financial records are processed accurately and efficiently.

Working closely with operational and support teams across the business, you will provide proactive support while maintaining high standards of accuracy and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Process weekly self-billed subcontractor payments and invoices

Process supplier invoices and payments in a timely manner

Manage and resolve expense-related queries through expense management systems

Complete supplier reconciliations, including open orders, GRNI (Goods Received Not Invoiced), and supplier statements

Liaise with operational teams to ensure invoices are processed promptly

Allocate direct debits, standing orders, and other electronic payments

Monitor and resolve debit balance issues

Ensure all processing complies with internal controls and company policies

Respond to supplier and internal stakeholder queries efficiently and professionally

Maintain process documentation and records

Provide support and cover for colleagues during periods of absence

Assist with ad hoc finance projects and additional duties as required

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Previous Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable experience

Experience working in a high-volume processing environment

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Excellent organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines

A proactive and team-focused approach

Strong communication and problem-solving skills

A commitment to maintaining high standards and delivering quality work

What We're Looking For

Someone who enjoys working as part of a collaborative team

The ability to follow established procedures and controls

A positive, flexible attitude and willingness to support colleagues

A commitment to getting things right first time

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Purchase Ledger professional looking to join a busy finance function where accuracy, teamwork, and continuous improvement are highly valued