Accounts Payable

Think Specialist Recruitment

  • Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
  • £30,000-34,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 hours ago
Reference: 4712Experienced Purchase Ledger Assistant – Hemel Hempstead
£30,000 - £35,000 | | Free parkingDo you have 3 or more years’ experience within a Accounts Payable focused position and are looking for your next challenge in a supportive, fast-paced finance team?We’re working with a leading local business based in Hemel Hempstead that’s on the lookout for an Experienced Purchase Ledger Assistant to join their team. With exciting growth plans, a brilliant team culture, and a strong reputation in their field, this is an opportunity not to be missed.About the role:
You’ll play a key role in managing a portfolio of supplier accounts, handling invoice processing, payments, reconciliations, and supplier queries, all while helping ensure the wider finance function runs smoothly. You’ll need to be able to look after end-to-end accounts payable over holiday periods, so a confident, proactive approach is a must.A typical week could include:
  • Processing and verifying a high volume of invoices
  • Supplier account reconciliations and statement reviews
  • Handling calls and emails to resolve invoice queries and negotiate credits
  • Preparing BACS payments weekly and monthly
  • Assisting with month-end and year-end tasks
  • Supporting open PO reviews and query resolutions
  • Helping to keep everything on track during busy periods or holiday cover
About you:
You’ll be someone who thrives in a busy, deadline-driven environment and is confident taking ownership of your ledger. You’ll be a problem solver, someone who spots errors before they happen, and knows how to build good relationships with suppliers and colleagues alike.We’re looking for:
  • At least 3 years’ Purchase Ledger experience
  • Excellent Excel, Outlook and general IT skills
  • A strong communicator and natural team player
  • A proactive, organised mindset and a can-do attitude
  • A keen eye for detail and ability to meet deadlines under pressure
Why apply?
Aside from joining a company that genuinely cares about its people, you’ll also benefit from:
  • A supportive finance team where your input is valued
  • Free onsite parking
  • Clear responsibilities and the chance to make the role your own
If you’re based locally to Hemel Hempstead and looking for a new role where you can hit the ground running and feel part of something exciting, I’d love to hear from you.Get in touch today to find out more or apply directly with your CV!Think Accountancy and Finance is the finance division of Think Specialist Recruitment, an independent recruitment agency based in Hemel Hempstead and working across the Herts, Beds and Bucks area. We specialise in permanent, temporary and contract recruitment with areas of expertise including: Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll, Finance Admin, Part Qualified Finance, Credit Control and Bookkeepers.

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