Purchase Ledger

Overview

Have you got experience supporting a busy finance department? Do you have experience working within an engineering/manufacturing environment? If so, our client is a well-established manufacturer in the automotive sector and they would be keen to talk to you. The ideal candidate will be a detail-focused, self-motivated individual with strong purchase ledger and bookkeeping experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work confidently to monthly deadlines.

• Administer the purchase ledger, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and payments are made within agreed terms
• Reconcile invoices against delivery notes and purchase orders, completing monthly supplier statement reconciliations
• Prepare and process supplier payments, including BACS payment runs and purchase summaries
• Support the Finance Manager and Head of Finance & IT, including deputising when required and contributing to team priorities
• Maintain accurate financial records, support system improvements, and contribute to continuous process improvement

• Degree preferred or a minimum of 3 years' relevant finance or bookkeeping experience
• Proven experience managing a purchase ledger and supplier accounts
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to meet monthly deadlines
• Highly self-motivated, organised, and able to work independently

• 27 days holiday + bank holiday
• Competitive pension scheme
• Annual bonus