Purchase Ledger

Finance Assistant / Purchase Ledger Clerk

Location: Wirral
Salary: Up to £26,000 DOE
Contract: Temporary (initial 2-month contract with strong potential to become permanent)
Hours: Full-time or part-time considered

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Finance Assistant / Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a well-established business within the construction sector based on the Wirral.

This is initially a temporary position for a period of two months, with a strong likelihood of becoming permanent for the right candidate. The successful individual will join a friendly and supportive finance team, reporting directly to the Financial Controller.

This role would suit an experienced Purchase Ledger professional looking for a varied position within a collaborative working environment.

Key Responsibilities

Processing high volumes of purchase invoices accurately and efficiently
Matching, batching and coding invoices
Reconciling supplier statements and resolving queries
Assisting with payment runs
Managing and maintaining supplier accounts
Supporting the Financial Controller with day-to-day finance duties
Assisting with credit card reconciliations
Ensuring financial records are maintained accurately and in line with company procedures
Providing ad hoc support across the finance function as required

About You

The successful candidate will have:

Previous Purchase Ledger experience
Experience using Sage 50 (essential)
Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
Good communication skills and the ability to build relationships with suppliers and colleagues
The ability to work independently while also contributing to a team environment
Experience within the construction sector would be advantageous, although not essential

What's on Offer?

Salary up to £26,000 depending on experience
Flexible working options, with part-time applications welcomed
Supportive and friendly team environment
Exposure to a broad finance role with opportunities to develop
Potential for the role to become permanent following the initial temporary periodIf you are an experienced Purchase Ledger professional seeking your next opportunity in the Wirral, we would be keen to hear from you
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed