Finance Assistant (Purchase Ledger)

Finance Assistant (Purchase Ledger)
Location: LS15
Salary: £27,000
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role
We're looking for an experienced Finance / Purchase Ledger Assistant to join our growing Finance team. You'll take ownership of the purchase ledger function, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately, reconciliations are completed, and payments are made on time. You'll be comfortable handling large volumes of data, Excel, and ERP systems (ideally NetSuite).

Key Responsibilities

Purchase Ledger & Payments

Process supplier invoices into NetSuite and match against POs/GRNs, resolving discrepancies
Prepare and run weekly supplier and subcontractor payment runs
Maintain purchase ledger account records and ensure compliance with financial controls
Monitor outstanding purchase ledger invoices to support cash flowSupplier Management

Respond to supplier queries and reconcile supplier statements
Build strong supplier relationships through the purchase ledger processData & Reporting

Analyse and validate large data sets in Excel
Support transactional reporting and the self-billing invoicing processMonth-End & Compliance

Support month-end accruals, reconciliations, and audit requests
Contribute to purchase ledger process improvementsAdditional Duties

Process expense claims and reconcile company credit cardsAbout You

Experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Payable, or Purchase Ledger role
AAT qualified or QBE
Strong Excel skills with large data sets
ERP experience (NetSuite advantageous)
Solid understanding of purchase ledger processes, reconciliations, and payment cycles
Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and communication skillsWhat We Offer

Growing, successful organisation with career progression
Supportive team environment
Exposure to a modern ERP system
Competitive salary and benefitsSearch is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed