Purchase Ledger Assistant

Position: Purchase Ledger Assistant (Permanent)
Purchase Ledger Assistant - Location Worcester - Salary - £28-30K

Are you an experienced Purchase Ledger professional with a keen eye for detail and a passion for process efficiency?

We have a fantastic opportunity for a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join a Central Finance Team, supporting the smooth and accurate running of our accounts payable function within the business.

About the Role:

As a Purchase Ledger Assistant, you will be responsible for ensuring that supplier invoices are processed promptly and accurately, and supporting month-end reporting requirements.

The Purchase Ledger Assistant will also play a key role in maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and internal departments, ensuring all financial records are up to date and in line with group policies.

Key Responsibilities:

* Maintain multiple purchase ledgers (initially two, with potential for more as the group expands)

* Process supplier invoices accurately

* Match invoices to purchase orders, resolving discrepancies where needed

* Liaise with suppliers to manage and resolve invoice queries in a timely manner

* Perform supplier statement reconciliation's

* Prepare and post BACS and Direct Debit payments

* Assist in creating BACS payment files for approval

* Set up new supplier accounts and maintain supplier data

* Support month-end processes, including accruals and reconciliation's

* Provide internal and external stakeholders with timely and accurate reports

* Provide cover for other purchase ledger team members when needed

* Carry out ad hoc finance tasks as requested

What we’re Looking For:

* Strong understanding of purchase ledger processes

* Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

* Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

* Strong organisational skills and ability to manage high-volume processing

* Proactive communicator and confident liaising with internal teams and external suppliers

* Ability to meet strict month-end deadlines and work well under pressure

Alcea Consultancy are acting as an employment business/agency in relation to this vacancy.

All applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK