Accounts Assistant (Purchase Ledger)

Our client is a well-established and growing organisation seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant (Purchase Ledger) to join its finance team based near Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. This is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and wants to contribute to the continuous improvement of financial processes and systems.

Working as part of a collaborative finance function, you will play a key role in managing the purchase ledger, maintaining supplier relationships, and supporting the wider finance team with day-to-day accounting activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing and posting supplier invoices
• Obtaining invoice approvals and resolving supplier queries
• Reconciling supplier statements and investigating discrepancies
• Managing supplier payment runs across multiple currencies
• Processing employee expenses, company credit card returns, and mileage claims
• Managing GRNI reconciliations and maintenance
• Monitoring shared finance inboxes and responding to finance-related queries
• Providing support with credit control activities when required

Suitable candidates must have the following skills and experience:

• Be AAT qualified, part-qualified, or possess equivalent finance experience
• Have previous recent experience within a similar finance role
• Demonstrate strong organisational skills
• Possess excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Be confident communicating with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Have strong systems skills; experience with ERP systems would be advantageous
• Be proactive, self-motivated, and focused on continuous improvement
• Enjoy working as part of a collaborative team environment

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary
• 26 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Private medical cover
• Additional flexible benefits
• The opportunity to join a growing business with a supportive and collaborative culture

Due to location, own transport is essential, and suitable candidates must live within a commutable location.

If you are an organised and driven finance professional looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity.

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