Purchase Ledger Assistant
JOB_53731694768843Job type
PermanentLocation
BedfordWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
SupportIndustry
Manufacturing & ProductionPay
£28,000
Purchase Ledger Assistant - Bedfordshire
Are you an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk looking for a stable, hands‑on finance role where you can hit the ground running?
Your new company
I am supporting a manufacturing business in Bedfordshire that is exploring the market for a strong Purchase Ledger Assistant who can take ownership of the payables process and also assist in other tasks in the finance team. This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys a steady, reliable workload and isn’t necessarily looking to climb the ladder, but instead values being a trusted, long‑term member of a close‑knit finance team.
Your new role
Processing high volumes of purchase invoices
Matching delivery notes with invoices and purchase orders
Posting and reconciling invoices transferred from the Pegasus Operations system
Acting as the first point of contact for supplier queries
Supporting month‑end by analysing outstanding invoices
Entering project/job costings into the Pegasus Operations system
Preparing weekly and monthly supplier payment runs
Reconciling supplier statements
General administration, including filing and archiving
Assisting the wider finance team with additional tasks
(Desirable) Providing cover for Sales Ledger and import/export duties
What you'll need to succeed
Has solid experience in a purchase ledger processing environment
Is highly confident using Microsoft Excel and Word
Works well under pressure and can meet tight deadlines
Shows strong attention to detail and organisation.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
Talk to Luke Grant-Maw, the specialist consultant managing this position
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