Finance Assistant Purchase Ledger

Company: JR UK

Location:

Derry, United Kingdom

Job Title:

Finance Assistant – Purchase Ledger

• Post supplier invoices to the purchase ledger, ensuring they are matched to purchase orders and filed correctly.
• Produce aged creditors reports each month.
• Create monthly payment runs and process payments.
• Monitor payment deadlines and reconcile supplier statements.
• Identify and resolve queries promptly from suppliers.
• Create new supplier accounts and maintain accurate vendor details.
• Control and reconcile petty cash.
• Answer supplier queries and telephone calls.
• Assist with various projects within the business, both Finance and Admin.
• Provide ad‑hoc administrative support to the wider team.

• Previous experience in a busy purchase ledger environment is preferred.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft packages, especially Excel.
• Experience in a finance function within a business, with a demonstrated ability for accuracy and speed.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Evidence of analytical, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Working hours:

8:00 am to 5:30 pm Monday–Thursday; 8:00 am to 1:30 pm Friday.

Salary:
Competitive salary offered based on experience.