Job Title: Finance Assistant (Purchase Ledger)
Location: Surrey
Salary: £30,000 per annum bonus

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Finance Assistant to join a busy Finance team, focusing primarily on the Purchase Ledger. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong background in finance who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is eager to support the wider finance function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process high volumes of purchase invoices (manual, automated, consolidated, and proformas)
• Match purchase orders to jobs using our MIS system, prepare data, and import into Sage
• Monitor and manage the export/import process and flag any exceptions
• Process overhead invoices and reconcile purchase ledger for month-end close
• Follow up on invoice queries and disputed payments
• Prepare company payment runs (weekly & scheduled) and send remittance advices
• Maintain supplier discount reports and post credits accordingly
• Post intercompany recharges through journal entries
• Enter employee expenses and credit card transactions into Sage
• Reconcile monthly credit card statements
• Assist with accruals and other month-end activities
• Support annual audits with accurate record-keeping
• General administrative duties including filing and archiving

Skills & Competencies:

• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Strong communication skills – both written and verbal
• A proactive, can-do attitude and a team-focused approach
• Experience with Sage or similar accounting software
• Familiarity with in-house management information systems (MIS)

Experience & Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a purchase ledger or finance role
• Basic understanding of double-entry bookkeeping (desirable)

Apply today and take the next step in your finance career!

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