Purchase Ledger Assistant - Maternity Cover
- Carlisle
- Contract
- Full-time
Hours: 24 hours per week, worked over 3 consecutive days
Location: Longtown, Carlisle
Hybrid Working: One day per week after training period
Salary: Competitive with monthly bonus schemeNXT Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a well-established company who are looking for a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join their finance team on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with experience in purchase ledger or finance administration who enjoys working in a busy, detail-focused role.Responsibilities:
- Process a high volume of invoices accurately and efficiently
- Ensure all purchases are recorded, authorised, and accounted for
- Manage supplier accounts by clearing invoices, resolving queries, and maximising monthly discounts
- Control inter-company accounts and debit notes
- Record overhead costs and account for VAT
- Support the wider finance team with ad-hoc tasks as required
- Previous experience in purchase ledger or a similar finance role
- Confident, proactive, and highly organised approach
- Strong knowledge of Excel spreadsheets
- Professional and clear telephone manner when dealing with suppliers and colleagues
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in all communications and records
- Team player with good communication skills
- Experience with SAP Business One would be an advantage but not essential