16 purchase ledger assistant jobs found

There are multiple temporary positions available, and there will be permanent roles for suitable candidates further down the line. This company offers 2 days per week home working. Client Details Our client is a national business, very well established, and a household name. Description Process purchase invoices and ensure accurate coding to appropriate accounts. Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies promptly. Prepare payment runs and ensure timely payments to suppliers. Maintain accurate records of financial transactions and update systems as required. Assist with month-end tasks, including ledger reconciliations and reporting. Respond to supplier queries and liaise with internal teams to resolve issues. Support the team in identifying and implementing process improvements. Ensure compliance with company policies and financial regulations.Profile A successful Purchase Ledger Assistant should have: Previous experience in an accounting or finance role. Strong...

There are multiple temporary positions available, and there will be permanent roles for suitable candidates further down the line. This company offers 2 days per week home working. Client Details Our client is a national business, very well established, and a household name. Description Process purchase invoices and ensure accurate coding to appropriate accounts. Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies promptly. Prepare payment runs and ensure timely payments to suppliers. Maintain accurate records of financial transactions and update systems as required. Assist with month-end tasks, including ledger reconciliations and reporting. Respond to supplier queries and liaise with internal teams to resolve issues. Support the team in identifying and implementing process improvements. Ensure compliance with company policies and financial regulations.Profile A successful Purchase Ledger Assistant should have: Previous experience in an accounting or finance role. Strong...

William Stobart & Son Appleton Thorn – Office Based £25,000 – £30,000 | Permanent | Full-Time Company Overview William Stobart & Son is an established UK haulage and logistics business operating across national transport networks. With a reputation built on reliability, operational control and financial discipline, we support a diverse commercial customer base across multiple sectors. As part of our continued growth, we are strengthening our finance function and are now recruiting an Accounts Payable Assistant to join our team at our Appleton Thorn office. The Role Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will take ownership of core Accounts Payable and Purchase Ledger processes within a high-volume haulage environment. This role requires accuracy, pace and commercial awareness. You will ensure supplier invoices are processed correctly and on time, payment runs are prepared efficiently, and supplier accounts are maintained accurately. You will also support wider...

William Stobart & Son Appleton Thorn (Office Based) Permanent | Full-Time £25,000 – £30,000 per annum Company Overview William Stobart & Son is an established UK haulage business operating a modern fleet across national distribution routes. The business supports a broad customer base across logistics and transport sectors, delivering reliable and time-sensitive services. Finance plays a central role in maintaining commercial control, working capital discipline and operational performance. Due to continued growth and internal development, we are recruiting an Accounts Assistant to join our finance team at our Appleton Thorn office. This is a permanent, full-time, office-based role reporting directly to the Finance Manager and working closely with the wider Finance Team. Role Summary This is a hands-on Accounts Assistant position with exposure across Purchase Ledger, Sales Ledger and core transactional finance processes. You will be responsible for maintaining...

Sewell Wallis is pleased to be working with a well-established accountancy practice on the outskirts of Sheffield, South Yorkshire (near Derbyshire), who are looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive, close-knit team within a smaller practice and work with a variety of clients. They are ideally looking for someone with previous experience working in an accountancy practice, but are more than happy to consider candidates with industry backgrounds, provided they are confident with varied transactional duties and have experience liaising directly with clients. Whilst full time would be preferable, they can consider part time applicants as well. What will you be doing? Day to day bookkeeping tasks, including processing purchase ledger and sales ledger transactions accurately and efficiently. Posting invoices, payments and receipts onto Xero, Sage & FreeAgent. Managing banking tasks, including...

Senior Accounts Assistant - Folkestone Location: Folkestone Salary: £15.00 PH Hours: Monday-Friday, full-time About the Company Our client, a well‑established and growing business based in Folkestone, is seeking an experienced Senior Accounts Assistant to join their friendly and supportive finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to take ownership of core accounting tasks, support month‑end processes, and play an integral role in a busy finance function. The Role As the Senior Accounts Assistant, you will be responsible for managing a range of transactional and reporting duties. Your day-to-day will include: Managing purchase ledger and sales ledger activities Preparing and posting journals Bank reconciliations and credit card reconciliations Assisting with month‑end and year‑end processes Monitoring aged debt and supporting credit control when required Preparing VAT returns and supporting other statutory reporting Supporting the Finance Manager...

Sewell Wallis is working with a dynamic South Yorkshire business based in the centre of Sheffield. My clients are leaders within the educational sector, and due to increased workload, they are looking to recruit an Accounts Assistant for 14 weeks. This company ideally want this Accounts Assistant assignment to start before the end of February and run up until the end of May; it could be extended. What will you be doing? Processing supplier invoices, ensuring accurate coding to the general ledger and timely approvals in line with company policies. Matching purchase orders, delivery notes, and invoices (three-way matching) to verify accuracy and resolve discrepancies. Preparing and processing payment runs (BACS/cheques/wire transfers) while maintaining strong cash flow controls. Performing monthly bank reconciliations, investigating and resolving any variances promptly. Maintaining and updating purchase order records, ensuring proper authorisation and budget alignment. Liaising...

NLB Solutions are working with a local business based in Leighton Buzzard that are looking for an Accounts Assistant that is able to run the purchase ledger function for the team. The role is 50% purchase ledger and the rest support the credit control function and some administration. Reporting into the Accountant, this will work alongside another Accounts Assistant. The role is to work in the office and cover a 40 hours week that will be wither 8am to 5pm. With parking and nice offices, the business are keen for the new person to settle in quickly and be part of a close knit team. Duties: Purchase Ledger * Register purchase invoices upon receipt * Monitoring of accounts e-mail address * Match purchase invoices with goods in notes / purchase orders * Code and post purchase invoices into BC software * Pass invoices to managers for approval * Set up payment runs for management approval * Coding and posting of weekly expenses claims * Reconciling supplier...

Accounts Assistant (Accounts Payable) – 12-month contract Location: Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire (LE65) Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days WFH | Hours: 9am–5pm Salary: circa £30,000 (DOE) | Start: March 2026 Cherry Professional is recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join our client on a 12-month contract, supporting the end-to-end Accounts Payable function across two entities (including multi-currency). The role You’ll take ownership of the purchase ledger and the general finance mailbox, ensuring accuracy, control and timely processing in a busy environment (approx. 200 invoices per week). Key responsibilities include: • Managing the day-to-day Accounts Payable function (including multi-currency / Sweden) • Processing supplier invoices and maintaining a clean, accurate purchase ledger • Payment runs and ad-hoc/foreign payments • Expenses, VAT and credit card processing • Bank and supplier reconciliations, investigating and resolving discrepancies • Supplier set-up and...

THIS ROLE HAS NOW BEEN FILLED, PLEASE GET IN TOUCH TO BE FIRST TO HEAR ABOUT SIMILAR OPPORTUNITIES.** Isca Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join a growing fast-paced business at their office on the outskirts Exeter initially on a 12 month contract. Working as part of a small friendly accounting team, the Accounts Assistant will be supporting the team to ensure a timely and effective finance function. This is a varied and hands-on finance role with duties including: * Maintaining the purchase and sales ledgers * Processing invoices and expenses * Issuing sales invoices and follow up on outstanding balances * Reconciliations of bank statements and credit card transactions * Identifying and resolving any discrepancies * Maintaining financial spreadsheets such as income * Supporting the month end accounting duties and variance analysis * Assisting cash flow monitoring and reporting * Reporting and supporting with budget...

Morgan McKinley are supporting a well-established Education business during an important period of development and are seeking an experienced Senior Finance Assistant for an interim role. This is a hands-on, delivery-focused position suited to someone who can step in quickly, maintain a strong control environment, and operate confidently within a busy London finance team. This role is paying £19 - £20 per hour doe on a temp-to-perm basis with hybrid working available. Responsibilities Manage and process day-to-day transactional accounting, including purchase ledger, sales ledger, and staff expenses. Own balance sheet reconciliations, including bank, credit card, and key balance sheet accounts. Support month-end close by preparing and posting journals, specifically focusing on accruals and prepayments. Drive process automation, identifying opportunities to improve accounting efficiency and streamline systems. Produce weekly payment runs for suppliers and employee expense...

Accounts Assistant Newton Abbot Area (Mid March 2026 – December 2026) Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm  Salary: Competitive Are you an experienced finance Administrator or have some knowledge working within accounts? We are recruiting on behalf of a Construction business who require an Finance Assistant to cover maternity leave for approximately nine months( which could go on longer) This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working within Purchase ledger and finance and is seeking work to start in the 4 weeks. Role Overview As Finance Assistant, you will support the finance team with transactional and operational finance tasks that keep the business running smoothly. You’ll be a key part of the team, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and strong financial controls across everyday processes. Key Responsibilities • Accurately enter and process supplier invoices, ensuring all financial transactions are logged correctly. • Monitor and manage the finance inbox, supporting the team...

Finance & Accounts Manager / Accounts Manager Permanent or Temp-to-Perm Opportunity Oldbury | On-site £35,000–£40,000 DOE (or equivalent day rate for temp) We’re working with a growing transport & logistics business based in Oldbury that is looking to appoint a hands-on Finance/Accounts Manager. The role is available on either a permanent or temp-to-permanent basis, depending on the candidate’s preference and experience. This is a broad, practical role suited to someone who enjoys being involved in both the day-to-day running of the finance function and month-end reporting, within a fast-paced SME environment. Key responsibilities: Managing purchase and sales ledger activities Bank and balance sheet reconciliations Preparation of monthly management accounts VAT returns and compliance Cashflow monitoring and forecasting Accruals, prepayments and journal postings Supporting budgeting and financial analysis Improving and embedding finance processes and controls...

Finance Assistant Newton Abbot Area (Mid March 2026 – December 2026) Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm  Salary: Competitive Are you an experienced finance Administrator or have some knowledge working within accounts? We are recruiting on behalf of a Construction business who require an Finance Assistant to cover maternity leave for approximately nine months( which could go on longer) This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working within Purchase ledger and finance and is seeking work to start in the 4 weeks. Role Overview As Finance Assistant, you will support the finance team with transactional and operational finance tasks that keep the business running smoothly. You’ll be a key part of the team, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and strong financial controls across everyday processes. Key Responsibilities • Accurately enter and process supplier invoices, ensuring all financial transactions are logged correctly. • Monitor and manage the finance inbox, supporting...

Interim Accounts Assistant | Machynlleth | Hybrid | £15 – £18 per hour | Temporary Seymour John is supporting a fast‑growing organisation in a vibrant outdoor‑focused community. This interim position is ideal for someone experienced, hands‑on, and able to quickly step into a busy finance function. The Role We are seeking an experienced Interim Accounts Assistant to manage day‑to‑day financial operations and ensure accuracy across all ledgers. You’ll support the finance lead and keep core accounting processes running smoothly during a period of increased workload. Key Responsibilities * Maintain accurate financial ledgers * Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable * Reconcile bank and credit card accounts * Prepare and issue invoices; support credit control * Process purchase invoices * Complete VAT returns * Maintain compliant financial records * Support payroll (PAYE & pensions) * Assist with month‑end reporting * Provide information to...

Belmont Recruitment are currently seeking a Finance Administrator to join a busy school finance team on a temporary basis. This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The role involves supporting day-to-day financial operations, ensuring accurate records, and assisting with various accounting tasks to maintain smooth financial processes within the school. Main Duties: * Process and reconcile accounts payable and receivable * Maintain purchase and sales ledgers * Assist with invoicing and payment processing * Support month-end and year-end financial procedures * Liaise with staff, suppliers, and external agencies regarding financial matters * Ensure compliance with school financial policies and procedures * Provide general administrative support to the finance team Essential Criteria: * Previous experience in finance administration within a school or similar educational setting * Enhanced DBS clearance * Strong knowledge...