Your new company
Dynamic and fast paced growing business based in Stockport, who prides itself with its employee care and its people-first culture are seeking a Standalone Purchase Ledger/Finance Assistant to join its busy, fast paced finance family! Working as part of a small finance function you will be reportable to the Finance lead and take full ownership of the Purchase Ledger function.

Your new role

• Manually process all supplier invoices and liaise with overseas suppliers.
• Match delivery notes to invoices, verify pricing, and obtain relevant approvals.
• Post authorised invoices and credit notes into Sage 200.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare weekly and monthly supplier payment runs.
• Process and reconcile company credit card expenses.
• Reconcile USD and Euro bank accounts.
• Collate and verify shipping documents for imports.
• File monthly VAT certificates.
• Produce ad‑hoc reports and management information as required.
• Provide general support across the finance function.

• Contact customers relating to overdue monies/accounts
• Allocate
• Check and authorise orders exceeding credit limits.
• Reconcile bank statements.
• Provide flexible cover and support to other business areas

• Provide wider finance team support during busy periods or absence.

What you'll need to succeed

• Purchase ledger/Finance experience
• Previous adhoc credit control duties
• Proven ability to identify and implement process improvements.
• Strong written and verbal communication, with excellent attention to detail.
• Strong IT skills, including confident use of finance systems.
• Able to work under pressure and adapt to change.
• A collaborative team player who builds strong working relationships.
• Highly organised, with the ability to manage workloads independently.
• Proactive, resourceful, and confident using initiative.
• Effective time‑management and prioritisation skills.
• Positive attitude and comfortable managing competing priorities.

What you'll get in return

£Excllent salary - up to £30,000pa plus additional company discretionary bonus

The company offices excellent company benefits and really prides itself with employee welfare and care.
Hybrid - 3 days in the office, 2 working from home
Free onsite parking
25days holidays plus bank holidays (additional holiday scheme)
Monday to Friday 9am-5pm (some flexibility on start and finish adhoc)
Pension
Additional benefits

What you need to do now

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