Purchase Ledger Assistant

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.

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.

• 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
• 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
• 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

• 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