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Senior Purchase Ledger Assistant

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Posted 12 hours ago, valid for 21 days
Location

Wakefield, West Yorkshire WF2 8TY

Salary

£24,000 - £28,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

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  • The Senior Purchase Ledger Assistant position offers a competitive salary along with benefits, including 25 days of holiday and a pension scheme.
  • The role requires prior experience in Purchase Ledger and familiarity with Sage 50 or other accounting software.
  • The successful candidate will work full-time from Monday to Friday in Wakefield, primarily handling purchase ledger tasks and supporting the wider finance team.
  • Key responsibilities include managing accounts, processing invoices, planning payment runs, and resolving disputes with suppliers.
  • Candidates should possess strong MS Office skills, particularly in Excel, as well as excellent communication abilities and an analytical mindset.

Senior Purchase Ledger AssistantCompetitive salary + BenefitsMon-Fri, Full time

About us:

Our client is made up of 8, growing companies with combined annual revenues of £60m+. We design, manufacture and install windows, doors, conservatories and extensions across the whole UK.

The group and associated companies are dynamic and innovative businesses that value creativity, teamwork and commitment. Our employees are the heart of the business and we invest in good people, offering career development and training opportunities. Join us and be a key player in shaping the future growth of our group.

About the Role:

This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual with experience in Purchase Ledger to join a fantastic finance team based in Wakefield. Reporting to the Assistant Management Accountant, you will be primarily responsible purchase ledger tasks as well as supporting were needed in the wider finance team. Other responsibilities are as follows:

  • Input overhead invoices
  • Manage accounts junior in matching PODs and processing invoices and day to day tasks
  • Plan and process weekly payment runs ensuring suppliers are paid on agreed dates
  • Liaise with suppliers re payments & disputes
  • Resolve disputed invoices where possible and escalate to Assistant Management Accountant where unable to resolve
  • Cover the processing of invoices as required for holidays etc
  • Month end supplier statement reconciliations
  • Adhere to monthly processing timetable to ensure team deadlines achieved
  • Nominal spend analysis - detailed for area managers
  • Regular meetings with Assistant Management Accountant regarding overspends / review of invoices
  • Identify process improvements and liaise with purchase ordering team
  • Yearend tasks as required to support team and assist with audit queries

What we are looking for:

  • Purchase Ledger experience required
  • Sage 50 experience preferred or knowledge of other accounts software
  • Strong MS Office experience, ideally Excel
  • Analytical mind and keen eye for detail
  • Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships

Benefits:

  • 25 Days Holiday + Bank holidays
  • Health Shield - health cash plans enable employees to claim money back on everyday health care such as dental, optical and physio costs
  • Pension Scheme
  • Monthly Employee value awards - Monthly prizes up to £75
  • Personal Development opportunities through training or courses

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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.