Purchase Ledger

Are you ready to be part of a vibrant Finance team at a leading energy solutions provider in Hartlepool? If so, Reed Accountancy are on the lookout for a motivated Purchase Ledger Assistant to help drive our client’s success and growth. This role is essential for managing the business’s purchase order system, handling invoices, and ensuring smooth payment processes – all within a newly renovated office space, and ready to start ASAP!

• Full-Time
• Permanent
• £24,000 - £26,000 per annum (depending on experience) 

What You'll Do:

• Oversee and manage the purchase order system for various operational expenses.
• Post and review invoices, ensuring consistent use of accurate GL codes.
• Handle supplier queries, manage payment runs, and reconcile month-end statements.
• Maintain the statement reconciliation tracker and ensure all purchase invoices are processed by the month-end deadline.
• Generate weekly KPI reports and review department efficiencies, implementing new controls and automation projects.
• Ensure timely processing and approval of all non-bulk invoices.
• Prepare cover for the weekly payment run and update various financial trackers (e.g., utilities, repairs & maintenance).
• Review contracts for operational expenses, ensuring value for money and service efficiency.

What The Client Are Looking For:

• Proven experience in purchase ledger roles and supplier account reconciliation.
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, SUM, etc.) are essential.
• Tech-savvy with the ability to quickly adapt to bespoke systems.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, team-oriented approach.
• AAT level 3 is preferred, but candidates qualified by experience are also welcome.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where speed and accuracy are paramount.

The Good Stuff: 

• 33 days holiday (including statutory holidays).
• Annual, performance-based bonus.
• Company pension scheme.
• Death in service benefit from Day 1.
• Health cash plan after the probationary period.
• Staff discounted fuel card.
• BUPA Private Medical Insurance after 1 year’s service.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now by submitting your CV or contact Jamie at Reed Accountancy on or to find out more information.