Purchase Ledger / Finance Assistant – Permanent – based in Northamptonshire, NN6


Job Purpose:
We are recruiting for an experienced, organised, and motivated Purchase Ledger / Finance Assistant to join a small and supportive finance team.
Based between Kettering, Wellingborough, and Northampton, this role is ideal for someone looking to further develop their finance career within a well-established business. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining accurate financial records and supporting the day-to-day operations of the finance function.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
*Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner
*Match invoices to purchase orders and resolve any discrepancies
*Reconcile supplier statements and investigate variances
*Assist with supplier payment runs
*Handle supplier queries professionally and efficiently
*Maintain accurate purchase ledger records
*Support the wider finance team with administrative tasks
*Ensure compliance with internal financial procedures and controls
Person Specification:
*Highly organised with strong attention to detail
*Reliable and able to manage workload effectively
*Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
*Proactive and able to work on own initiative
*Team player with a flexible and positive approach
*Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Experience:
*Previous Purchase ledger experience (essential)
*Strong working knowledge of accounts payable processes
*Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel
*Experience with Sage is desirable but not essential
Hours of Work:
*Monday – Friday (standard office hours)
Work Location:
*Office based - in person
Benefits:
*Competitive salary package.
*Company pension scheme
*Cycle to work scheme
*Life insurance
*Private medical insurance
*On-site parking
*Supportive team environment with opportunities for development
If you are interested, please get in touch ASAP or if this is not the exact role you are searching for, please do not hesitate to contact me directly to discuss other opportunities.
Disclaimer – Oasis Business Personnel Ltd acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Oasis Business Personnel strives to be an equal opportunities employer and is committed to treating all applicants alike. Oasis Business Personnel does not treat any individual on grounds of sex, age, colour, marital status, race, nationality or ethnic or national origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability or membership or non-membership of a trade union, less favourably than others. All vacancies advertised are open to all ages.