Finance Assistant / Purchase Ledger

Your new company Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management of the purchase ledger while providing broader support across the finance team.Your responsibilities will include: Processing approved purchase invoices accurately and promptly using Xero.Reconciling supplier statements, identifying missing invoices and liaising with relevant departments to obtain approval.Preparing aged payables information for the Finance Manager and issuing supplier remittance advices.Setting up new supplier accounts and maintaining accurate supplier records.Clearing supplier payments and completing quarterly reconciliations.Supporting purchase ledger activities across both UK and Ireland operations.Providing additional finance and office support when required.What you'll need to succeed You will have previous bookkeeping and purchase ledger experience, with a good understanding of finance processes through to trial balance and bank reconciliations. Experience producing aged payables and accrual information and resolving supplier queries will also be important. You will be comfortable using Microsoft Office, Excel, Outlook, Teams and SharePoint, with strong communication and problem-solving skills. A bookkeeping qualification or AAT/NVQ background is required, while financial reporting experience and advanced Excel skills would be advantageous. What you'll get in return This is an excellent opportunity to join an established finance team in a varied role where you can take ownership of the purchase ledger while developing broader finance experience. You'll work closely with the Finance Manager and have regular interaction with suppliers and operational colleagues. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV. Alternatively, if you're considering your next move within transactional finance and would like a confidential discussion about this opportunity, please get in touch. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)