Elevation Recruitment are pleased to be supporting a growing organisation in their search for an Purchase Ledger Clerk/ Accounts Assistant to join an established and supportive finance team (team of 3).

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional with a solid grounding in transactional finance who is looking to further develop their skills. AAT study support is available following successful completion of probation, making this a great role for someone keen to progress their career.

Reporting into the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in supporting day-to-day finance operations, with a strong focus on the purchase ledger, while also assisting across the wider finance function.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing purchase ledger activities, including 3 way matching, supplier queries and managing relationships.

• Process high volume of invoices

• Resolve any discrepancies on the ledger 

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records

• Providing cover and support across credit control during periods of leave, including chasing payments and managing ledger 

• Assisting with ad-hoc finance and administrative tasks as required

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Accounts Payable, or similar finance role

• A good understanding of accounts payable processes and basic accounting principles

• Intermediate Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and Lookups

• Strong attention to detail, organisation, and accuracy

• A proactive, positive approach and the ability to work well within a team

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Experience using SAP (advantageous but not essential)

• Salary of £27,664 per annum

• 22 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising to 25 with service)

• AAT study support

• Early finishes

• Paid lunch break

• Pension scheme

• Supportive team environment with opportunities for development

If you’re an Accounts/ Purchase Ledger Assistant looking to join a growing business where your contribution will be valued and your development supported, we’d love to hear from you.

Elevation Recruitment Group are managing this opportunity exclusively and are committed to promoting equal opportunities for all candidates.