Purchase Ledger

4732142
  • Job type

    Permanent
  • Location

    Cardiff
  • Working Pattern

    Full-time
  • Specialism

    Support
  • Industry

    Government & Public Services
  • Pay

    Up to £27,000

Purchase Ledger – Cardiff

We are recruiting for a Finance Assistant to join a well-established organisation in Llanishen. This role focusses on managing the purchase ledger system for utilities across empty properties and ensuring timely and accurate payments to suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Process invoices for gas, electricity, and water, applying correct VAT and resolving queries
  • Collate meter readings and liaise with suppliers and internal teams
  • Prepare and upload payment runs in line with agreed timetables
  • Investigate and resolve supplier queries to ensure invoices are paid on time.
  • Support the Utilities Officer and wider finance team with tasks including heat metering, solar panel income, and service charge queries.
  • Assist with finance projects and provide ad hoc reporting as required

Essential Skills & Experience:

  • Experience using computerised accounting systems
  • Strong understanding of purchase ledger processes
  • Ability to manage high-volume workloads accurately and under pressure
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
  • Experience in a customer-focused environment and dealing with suppliers
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable:

  • Ability to speak Welsh
  • Knowledge of purchasing systems and reconciliations
  • Basic understanding of accounting principles (e.g. double entry)

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to contribute to a busy finance team while enjoying flexible working arrangements. The role is initially offered on a temporary basis, with the potential to become permanent for the right candidate.

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Talk to Tristan Miles, the specialist consultant managing this position

Located in Cardiff, 1st Floor, 5 Callaghan Square, Telephone 02920222500
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