Full job descriptionAbout 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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