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Purchase Ledger Accounts Assistant

Reed
Posted 12 hours ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Colchester, Essex CO4 9YQ, England

Salary

£28,000 - £32,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

Life Insurance

In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.

Purchase Ledger Clerk / Accounts Assistant
  • Annual Salary: £28,000 - £32,000
  • Location: Colchester
  • Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Join our finance team as a Purchase Ledger Clerk / Accounts Assistant, where you will be integral to maintaining accurate financial records and managing accounts payable processes. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, this role is essential for ensuring the smooth operation of our financial transactions.

Day-to-day of the role:
  • Inputting Purchase Invoices onto Construct for Sage 200.
  • Matching Purchase Invoices to Purchase Orders.
  • Resolving discrepancies between Purchase Invoices, Purchase Orders, and Goods Received Notes.
  • Setting up new supplier accounts and maintaining existing account details.
  • Reconciling supplier statements.
  • Filing invoices and managing data entry tasks.
  • Serving as the first point of contact for all relevant enquiries.
  • Processing expenses and credit card returns.
  • Handling CIS returns.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
  • Proven experience in a purchase ledger or similar role.
  • Good communication skills with the ability to resolve issues with suppliers effectively.
  • Computer literacy, particularly in SAGE and Microsoft Excel.
  • CIS experience is preferred but not essential.
  • Ability to work well in a team environment.
Benefits:
  • Company events.
  • Company pension.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Free flu jabs.
  • Life insurance.
  • On-site parking.
  • Private dental insurance.
  • Private medical insurance.
Additional Information:
  • Work Schedule: Monday to Friday.
  • This position requires commuting or relocating to Colchester. Relocation should be planned before starting work if necessary.

To apply for this Purchase Ledger Clerk / Accounts Assistant position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role to the following email address: .

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.