Finance Assistant - Purchase Ledger

We are seeking a proactive and detail-focused Finance Assistant (Purchase Ledger) to join our Finance & Governance team. This key role supports day‑to‑day financial operations of the charity, ensuring supplier invoices and expenses are processed accurately and on time while maintaining strong financial controls.

Working within a small, collaborative team, you will deliver high‑quality finance services across the organisation, manage purchase ledger processes, support month‑end activities, liaise with suppliers and colleagues to resolve queries, and drive continuous improvement.

• Process and reconcile supplier invoices and expense claims accurately and timely.
• Support month‑end close activities, including ledger entries and reconciliations.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve invoice queries.
• Identify improvement opportunities in purchase ledger processes and recommend solutions.
• Maintain confidentiality, integrity and adhere to financial control procedures.

• Experience in purchase ledger or a similar finance role.
• Strong understanding of accounting processes and related financial controls.
• Excellent numerical and administrative skills, with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• High level of organisation, attention to detail and adaptability to fast‑paced environments.
• Confident communicator, capable of building positive relationships with suppliers and colleagues.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft 365; finance‑related qualification (or working towards one) preferred.

• 30 days holiday entitlement (increasing to 32 with service) plus bank holidays.
• Group Personal Pension Scheme with a 5% employer contribution.
• Life assurance – death in service benefit.
• Wellbeing support – employee assistance program providing counselling, financial and legal support.
• 24/7 online GP and access to other health experts.
• Cash Plan covering appointments and treatment such as dental, optical or physiotherapy.
• Cycle to work scheme, technology, mobile phone and life writing schemes.
• Discounted gym membership and shopping discounts.
• Hybrid working arrangements and free secured parking onsite.