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Our well established, successful, and constantly developing client based in Gloucester are currently looking for a Purchase Ledgerto join their friendly team on a full-time basis. This will be for an initial 3-month fixed term contract, with possibility to extend to 6 months.
Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Accounts Payable Assistant is responsible for dealing with supplier invoices, statement reconciliation, ensuring timely payments and general team support.
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for day-to-day supplier invoice accounting, expenses payment run preparation.
- Process invoices, expense reports, and payment requests.
- Match invoices and delivery notes to purchase orders, ensuring correct approvals.
- Handle invoice/payment queries internally and with suppliers.
- Reconcile supplier statements and resolve any related queries or discrepancies.
- Prepare/process payment runs (BACS, CHAPS, cheques, etc.) in line with payment terms.
- Keep company internal records of transactions up to up to date and accurate.
- Assist with month-end closing, accruals, and financial reporting.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, financial controls, and HMRC regulations (e.g., VAT treatment on invoices).
- General admin to support the team
Expertise
- Accounts Payable / finance experience.
- Computer literate.
- Reliable, team player.
Hours: Monday - Thursday 8am - 4:30pm + early finish Fridays at 1pm! (Fully office based)
Salary: Very competitive (able to disclose immediately upon application) + 25 days hols plus bank holidays & excellent benefits package.
