Part Time Purchase Ledger Assistant
Thirsk area
Up to £30,000 pro rata
30 hours over 4 days
Office based
Do you have end-to-end purchase ledger experience and enjoy having real ownership of your work?
Are you looking for a part-time role (30 hours) within a stable, well-established business, working alongside an experienced and supportive finance and HR team?
Do you live locally to the Thirsk area and ideally drive due to limited public transport links?
This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving and well-established business based in the Thirsk area. We’re pleased to be supporting our client in their search for a Part Time Purchase Ledger Assistant, offering 30 hours across four days in an office-based role.
This position will suit someone who enjoys seeing the full picture. Rather than focusing on one small part of the ledger, you’ll be responsible for the purchase ledger function end to end, giving you real accountability, variety, and the chance to fully own your workload within a supportive team environment.
As the Purchase Ledger Assistant, you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day running of the finance function, working closely with a knowledgeable and approachable Head of Finance who values teamwork, accuracy, and initiative.
What You’ll Be Doing
*Taking full ownership of the purchase ledger, managing it accurately from invoice receipt through to payment
*Processing high volumes of purchase invoices on a daily basis, including invoice registration
*Raising and managing purchase order numbers and resolving PO-related issues
*Reconciling supplier accounts and statements, investigating and resolving discrepancies
*Handling a wide range of supplier queries, including invoice issues, credits, proformas, copy invoices and final demands
*Creating, reviewing, and processing supplier payment runs
*Managing the proforma invoice process
*Liaising with internal teams including on-site teams, production managers, and senior stakeholders
*Building strong, professional relationships with suppliers through clear and timely communication
What We’re Looking For
*Proven experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable role, ideally end to end
*Someone who is detail-focused, organised, and comfortable working independently
*Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders
*Experience using accounting systems and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
*Ideally, access to your own transport due to the rural location
What’s in it for you?
*30 hours per week over four days, offering a genuine part-time opportunity without compromising on responsibility or interest
*Working as part of a friendly, experienced finance team, reporting into a supportive and personable Head of Finance
*22 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata)
*A calm, rural working environment with an easy commute and no city-centre traffic stress
If this sounds like something you’d like to explore, please get in touch with us as soon as possible to find out more.