Job Description

A recruitment partner of mine who works in the construction industry is currently on the look out for a Purchase Ledger Assistant. This company was started by the two current directors back in 2015. They have grown to 12 consultants’ staff and an office manager. Up until now the account process has been outsourced but they are now looking to bring it back inhouse due to a rapid expansion plan put in place due to 3rd party investments.

Duties of Purchase Ledger Assistant within the Accounts Payable department:

• Matching, batching and coding invoices
• Bank reconciliation
• Making Payments VIA BACS & CHAPS
• Setting up new supplier accounts
• Being point of contact for enquiries
• Processing expenses

A good base of knowledge for this Purchase Ledger Assistant role may include some of the following:

• Working Excel knowledge (Sums/Lookups and Pivot tables)
• Good communication skills
• Currently involved with study in either AAT/ACCA/CIMA
• 12 months experience working in an Accounts Payable role

Benefits and perks:

• 20 days holiday a year with an additional day added pro rata leading to a maximum of 25 days a year.
• Company Pension with a like for like contribution.
• Staff away days
• Close to the world-famous Oxford Street and Soho.
• An array of restaurants and bars close by
• Multiline tube links.

Due to the accounts function being brought back in house they are also looking to hire Sales Ledger Assistant and an Accounts Assistant.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Working Excel knowledge (Sums/Lookups and Pivot tables) • Good communication skills • Currently involved with study in either AAT/ACCA/CIMA • 12 months experience working in an Accounts Payable role