Accounts Assistant (Purchase Ledger

Our client is a well-established and growing organisation seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant (Purchase Ledger) to join its finance team based near Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes and systems.

Working as part of a collaborative finance function, you will play a key role in managing the purchase ledger, maintaining supplier relationships, and supporting the wider finance team with day-to-day accounting activities.

• Processing and posting supplier invoices
• Obtaining invoice approvals and resolving supplier queries
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies
• Managing supplier payment runs across multiple currencies
• Processing employee expenses, company credit card returns, and mileage claims
• Managing GRNI reconciliations and maintenance
  
  Monitoring shared finance inboxes and responding to finance-related queries
• Providing support with credit control activities when required

• Be AAT qualified, part-qualified, or possess equivalent finance experience
• Have previous recent experience within a similar finance role
• Demonstrate strong organisational skills
• Possess excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Be confident communicating with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Have strong systems skills; experience with ERP systems would be advantageous
• Be proactive, self-motivated, and focused on continuous improvement
• Enjoy working as part of a collaborative team environment

• Competitive salary
• 26 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Private medical cover
• Additional flexible benefits
• The opportunity to join a growing business with a supportive and collaborative culture

Due to location, own transport is essential, and suitable candidates must live within a commutable location.

If you are an organised and driven finance professional looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.