Purchase Ledger Assistant

Purchase Ledger Assistant

• Location: Chelmsford, Essex
• Job Type: Full-time 8.30am-5pm office based
• Salary: £23,000- £29,000 (dependant on experience)

We are currently representing a family run business who is looking for a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join their Purchase Ledger team. This role is perfect for someone either with experience in Purchase Ledger who is looking for a stable and rewarding career path, or someone who is good with numbers and would like to begin a career working within Purchase Ledger. The role is office-based in Chelmsford with free parking on site, and the working hours are Monday to Friday, 08:30 am to 5 pm.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Register and authorise invoices.
• Handle supplier invoice queries by raising debit notes and chasing for credits.
• Process supplier credit notes and cancel debits as necessary.
• Prepare and raise supplier payments.
• Assist with the processing of incoming and outgoing mail.
• Liaise with branches to investigate internal invoice queries.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in Purchase Ledger is advantageous, but they will look at junior candidates also.
• Positive attitude and professional conduct when dealing with suppliers and colleagues.
• Strong communication skills and accurate information recording.
• Initiative to develop skills, knowledge, and behaviour.
• Literate and numerate.
• Sense of humour, ability to mix well with colleagues and form good relationships is a must.

Benefits:

• Full training provided.
• Free parking on site.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Supportive team environment.