Purchase Ledger Assistant (part-time)

Ranson Barnes Recruitment Ltd is very pleased to have partnered with a long-standing business of over 25 years in Chesterfield. Due to continual growth, they are now looking for a part-time Purchase Ledger Assistant to join their finance team.

The new recruits main responsibility will be to assist with the maintenance of our clients purchase ledger. To include processing of supplier invoices, supplier account reconciliations and customer query resolution.

Duties (but not limited to)

• Accurately process purchase invoices, including matching to purchase orders and deliveries where applicable

• Code invoices to the appropriate general ledger accounts

• Ensure appropriate authorisation is in place for all invoices prior to payment

• Ensure invoices are processed on a timely basis to meet payment deadlines

• Maintain supplier statement reconciliations for your allocated suppliers

• Liaise with purchasers from within the business and suppliers to resolve queries

• Support the annual external audit process by providing information to the auditors and answering their queries

• Provide holiday cover for the other members of the purchase ledger team

• Assist within the finance department on ad-hoc tasks when requested

Personal qualities required

• High level of attention to detail

• Resilient when faced with issues

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Ability to manage relationships with people on all levels of the organisation

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment

• Proficiency in accounting software, particularly accounts payable processes

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly excel

Benefits

• 23,500- 25,000 basic DOE (pro-rata)

• 22.5 hours a week - Flexible across 3, 4 or 5 days (within office hours)

• Company pension

• On-site car parking