Finance Assistant (Purchase Ledger)
About the company
Three Bridges Recruitment is working with a respected, values-led not-for-profit organisation in Central Scotland looking for a Finance Assistant (Purchase Ledger) to join their team on an initial 3-month temporary contract, with potential for extension.
Why work here? You’ll join a supportive and steady finance team where your day-to-day transactional work makes a tangible difference across the wider organisation.
At Three Bridges Recruitment, two of our values are “striving for brilliance” and “relatability”. We want every applicant to receive an excellent experience and feel confident that a role is genuinely right for them.
Your tasks
This is a fast-paced role that will suit an experienced accounts payable professional ready to hit the ground running within an established finance function that plays a critical role in supporting front-line operational delivery.
Job You will take ownership of day-to-day purchase ledger processing across multiple cost centres, ensuring accuracy and maintaining turnaround times through busy month-end periods.
Your responsibilities will include
- Managing the shared purchase ledger inbox as well as personal correspondence
- High-volume invoice and credit note processing into the finance system
- Processing direct debit invoices and managing supplier online portals (e.g. utilities and service providers)
- Handling supplier queries, investigating discrepancies, and following up on outstanding purchase orders with budget holders
- Conducting regular supplier statement reconciliations and resolving ledger queries
- Processing staff expenses and corporate credit card returns via Access EVO / Workspace
- Working across multiple cost centres using formatted spreadsheets
- Assisting the wider team with month-end purchase ledger close and administrative tasks
Requirements
As Finance Assistant (Purchase Ledger), you will bring
- Proven experience in a high-volume, fast-paced purchase ledger / accounts payable environment
- Strong Excel skills (including pivot tables, formulas, and formatting)
- Experience with relevant finance systems — prior use of Access Dimensions, FocalPoint, or Access EVO / Workspace is advantageous, though not essential
- The ability to hit the ground running, work at pace, and maintain high attention to detail under pressure
- Confident communication skills when liaising with suppliers and internal teams
- Immediate availability or available on short notice to start late October
What we offer
- Salary: c. £26,000 pro-rata
- Contract: 3-month temporary assignment (with potential extension)
- Working Pattern: Predominantly remote working with occasional office visits (approx. monthly/bi-monthly)
- Start Date: Immediate / late October 2026
How to apply
If this opportunity sounds like a good fit, please apply with your most up-to-date CV or contact us for a confidential discussion.