Purchase Ledger

• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Thurrock
• Salary: £32,000 to £35,000
• NO HYBRID

We are seeking a hardworking and flexible Accounts Assistant with excellent communication skills and some supervisory experience. The role involves overseeing the Purchase Ledgers for two companies, with the aim of improving working practices and ensuring efficient processing of a high volume of documents.

• Oversee Purchase Ledger aiming to enhance the structure of working practices.
• Ensure smooth processing of the Purchase Ledger, handling a high volume of documents monthly.
• Conduct supplier statement reconciliation and creditors analysis.
• Manage monthly payment runs and resolve queries at all levels.
• Provide holiday cover and perform various spreadsheet duties, including cashbooks and importing information to our in house software.
• Handle credit card onboarding, maintenance, and cost processing.
• Take care of banking tasks, including payments, reconciliations, and recording.
• Conduct weekly payment runs and manage petty cash.
• Generate sundry sales invoices and maintain records.
• Assist in managing key accounts and suppliers, completing monthly statement reconciliations.
• Support the credit card and expenses process by ensuring VAT has been recorded correctly.
• Identify areas for process improvement and suggest ways to enhance efficiency across the ledger.

• Proven experience as an Accounts Assistant or similar role.
• Good communication skills and some supervisory experience.
• Proficient in managing Purchase Ledgers.
• Skilled in supplier statement reconciliation and creditors analysis.
• Competent in spreadsheet management.
• Experience with banking, payment runs, and petty cash management.
• Ability to handle credit card processing and maintenance.
• Keen eye for identifying process improvements and efficiency enhancements.

Please apply today if you would like to be considered.