We are looking for a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join our team at our new office based in Kings Hill, West Malling. Cygnet was established in 1988. Since then we have developed a wide range of health and social care services for young people and adults with mental health needs, acquired brain injuries, eating disorders, autism and learning disabilities within the UK. Reporting to the Purchase Ledger Team Leader you will be responsible for the day to day controls of the purchase ledger process from invoice receipt, through the approval process to authorisation and payment. Main duties will include matching and coding invoices, preparing and running BACS payments and reconciling supplier statements. You will provide a professional and efficient service to the finance function, as well as other departments throughout the business. Key Responsibilities Accurately process supplier invoices and credit notesEnsure proper coding of invoices to the appropriate accounts and cost centresMatch invoices to purchase ordersEnsure accurate recording of VATPrepare payment runs by BACSEnsure all payments are approved according to company policyMaintain up-to-date supplier records and contact informationFollow the company policy regarding the verification of supplier bank detailsCommunicate effectively with suppliers regarding invoice queries/unapproved invoices and payment statusDevelop and maintain good working relationships with suppliers and colleaguesReview systems and processes suggest