This is a 6 month fixed term contract with potential to go on longer.
We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Part-Time Purchase Ledger Assistant to join our finance team in Colchester. This role offers a great opportunity to contribute to the financial operations of a growing SME while benefiting from flexible working hours and days.
Key Responsibilities- Handling invoice and receipt processing
- Reconciling supplier accounts and credit card statements
- Setting up new supplier accounts in the system
- Addressing and resolving supplier queries
- Ensuring supplier payments are processed on time and month-end deadlines are met
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Good understanding of VAT rules related to purchasing (e.g., standard-rated, zero-rated, and exempt transactions)
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Prior experience in a purchase ledger or similar finance role is highly desirable
- Familiarity with Sage 50 is a plus, though full training will be provided
- Ability to work efficiently and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting
- Competitive pro-rata salary of £28,000
- The chance to be part of a dynamic and forward-thinking team
- A supportive and collaborative work environment
If you’re detail-oriented and looking for a flexible finance role, we’d love to hear from you!