Purchase Ledger Assistant

Seven Asset Management are seeking a Purchase Ledger Assistant responsible for processing supplier invoices, preparing supplier payment runs and monitoring aged creditors. This role would be fulfilled from our main office in Ipswich (IP1).

• Processing a high volume of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently using an Optical Character Recognition (OCR) accounts payable automation platform
• Matching purchase orders and invoices
• Coding invoices to the correct nominal accounts
• Prepare and process supplier payment runs
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
• Respond to internal and external supplier queries promptly
• Maintain accurate and up to date supplier records
• Monitor aged creditors and highlighting any issues
• Support the wider finance team with administrative tasks as required
• From time to time, you may be required to assist the Ledger Supervisor and/or Finance Manager to carry out other financial duties as required by the company.

Note, elements of these responsibilities will be carried out with the support of, or in support of other finance team members where appropriate.

• Good communication and teamwork
• Attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Methodical and diligent approach to work
• Confident telephone manner
• Ability to build strong relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders, particularly those directly linked to the finance department
• Passes in English & Maths
• Basic/Intermediate Excel skills (and proficient in the operation of other Microsoft programmes and accounting software)

• Company pension
• Holiday entitlement which increases with length of service
• Additional day off for your Birthday (after probation)
• Life assurance from day one
• Free 24‑hour employee assistance program
• Office parking
• Dress for your diary
• Working hours 25 – 30 hours (Monday – Friday)