Purchase Ledger Assistant

Are you a detail-driven, proactive professional with a solid foundation in bookkeeping and financial administration? Do you thrive in a dynamic, collaborative environment where accuracy and efficiency are key? If so, we'd love to hear from you.

As a Purchase Ledger Assistant you'll play a crucial role in ensuring financial records are accurate, up-to-date, and compliant. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll handle key accounts payable tasks, support month-end processes, and liaise with multiple departments to ensure financial accuracy across the board.

Job Title:Purchase Ledger Assistant

Salary: £28,000 - £30,000

Location: Reading, easy to get to on public transport

Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate and timely financial records
• Process supplier and subcontractor invoices, ensuring timely payments
• Liaise with procurement to manage invoice approvals
• Perform monthly supplier statement reconciliations
• Assist in preparing payment run files and support bank uploads
• Handle supplier queries and support month-end close
• Monitor and manage overhead expenses against budget
• Review and validate employee expense submissions
• Maintain finance documentation for audit and compliance purposes
• Provide general admin support, including travel bookings and vehicle servicing arrangements

Skills and Experience:

• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• A methodical, proactive mindset with strong problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and accounting software's
• A collaborative and supportive attitude

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.