About the Business
A fantastic opportunity to join a well-established public sector organisation based in Shrewsbury as a Purchase Ledger Assistant, paying £26,000 - £28,000 per annum. This is a 6-month temp to perm role, giving you a clear route into a permanent position. You'll take real ownership of the purchase ledger and utility accounts, working in a close-knit, supportive finance team where accuracy and good supplier relationships really matter.
Main Duties:
As a Purchase Ledger Assistant, your main duties include:
•Processing invoices and credit notes from suppliers, checking each one against the relevant purchase order and delivery paperwork before it is posted
•Allocating costs to the right budget and nominal codes, applying the correct VAT treatment every time
•Sending invoices to the appropriate budget holders for sign-off, making sure approval limits and financial procedures are followed
•Running the weekly and monthly BACS payment cycles, making sure every supplier is paid correctly and on schedule
•Creating new supplier accounts and keeping existing records up to date, carrying out thorough checks on any bank detail changes to protect against fraud
•Raising sales invoices and recharges to partner organisations and other parties where costs need to be recovered
•Being the go-to contact for suppliers over the phone and by email, resolving their queries quickly and courteously
•Looking into missing, duplicated or disputed invoices and following up on outstanding credit notes
•Reconciling monthly statements from suppliers against the ledger and clearing any differences
•Reviewing gas, electricity and water bills for accuracy, comparing them with meter readings, tariffs and agreed contract rates
•Tracking usage and spend across properties, shared spaces and offices, spotting trends and anything out of the ordinary
Location / Office / Culture
The role is hybrid, based in Shrewsbury, giving you a good balance between time in the office and working from home. You'll join a friendly, collaborative finance team who work closely with colleagues right across the organisation. It's a role with genuine variety, combining day-to-day ledger work with utility analysis, and the temp to perm route gives you the chance to settle in, make your mark and secure a permanent place in the team.
What We Are Looking For
The ideal candidate will have:
•Previous purchase ledger or accounts payable experience would be a real advantage, but it isn't essential. The role is pitched at a level that suits someone looking to build their experience, so we'd love to hear from candidates keen to learn and grow
•Experience dealing with supplier queries and reconciling supplier statements is desirable but not essential
•Good Excel skills and confidence using an accounting system
•A sound understanding of VAT on purchase invoices
•A high level of accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to prioritise around payment deadlines
•Clear, polite communication skills on the phone and by email
•Experience checking or reconciling utility bills is desirable but not essential
Why Join the business
•Hybrid working
•Salary of £26,000 - £28,000
•Temp to perm with a clear route to a permanent role
•Stable, well-established organisation
•Varied role spanning purchase ledger, supplier queries and utilities
•Close-knit, supportive finance team
About Us
We are a local accountancy recruitment specialist. We appreciate that roles are often online for a long period of time. If you want to check if this role is still live or just want more details before applying, call us directly.
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