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Your new company
Hays are working with a public sector organisation serving the communities of Weston-super-Mare and the surrounding area to recruit a Purchase Ledger Assistant.

Your new role

• Process high volumes of supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and goods received notes.
• Ensure invoices are coded correctly to the appropriate cost centres and budgets.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and queries promptly.
• Maintain accurate supplier records within the finance system.
• Prepare supplier payment runs in accordance with agreed schedules.
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate outstanding items.
• Monitor and manage aged creditors.
• Process credit notes and ensure appropriate allocation against supplier accounts.
• Assist with month-end reconciliation activities.

What you'll need to succeed

• Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable, or Finance Administration role.
• Strong numerical and data-entry skills with a high level of accuracy.
• Experience using finance or accounting systems.
• Good understanding of invoice processing and supplier payments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

What you need to do now
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