Purchase Ledger Assistant

Purchase Ledger Assistant – £35k per annum – Hertfordshire – Hybrid (Permanent)

Join a leading digital learning solutions provider’s Finance team to take full ownership of the purchase ledger function, ensuring accuracy and efficiency across all accounts payable activities.

• Manage the entire accounts payable process from invoice receipt through to payment, ensuring all transactions are processed accurately and efficiently.
• Ensure all invoices and expenses are correctly coded, approved by relevant stakeholders, and processed promptly to maintain smooth financial operations.
• Reconcile supplier statements regularly, identifying and resolving any discrepancies in a timely and professional manner to foster trust with suppliers.
• Maintain up-to-date supplier accounts, taking responsibility for onboarding new suppliers and ensuring all records are accurate and compliant.
• Oversee the payables inbox by responding to supplier queries with empathy and professionalism, providing clear communication at every stage.
• Support month-end processes by preparing accurate reports and assisting with reconciliations as required by the finance team.
• Identify issues within the purchase ledger process, troubleshooting problems independently while recommending improvements for greater efficiency.

• Demonstrated experience managing a purchase ledger or accounts payable function within a busy finance environment, showing reliability in handling sensitive financial data.
• Comprehensive understanding of the full procure-to-pay (P2P) process including invoice processing, coding, approvals, payments, and reconciliations.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot issues independently while resolving queries quickly and professionally for both suppliers and internal stakeholders.

If this opportunity sounds like a good fit for the next step in your career - please apply now!

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates.

Job Reference: QGYJ4C-D9994 F64

Date posted: 13 February 2026