PURCHASE LEDGER ASSISTANT

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Assistant to join a busy and growing finance team within an established fashion business.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone at the early stages of their accounting career , ideally having recently started studying towards their AAT qualification , who is looking to develop their practical accounting experience within a supportive and fast-paced environment.

The role will have a particular focus on Accounts Payable , dealing with a high volume of invoices and ensuring that financial records are maintained accurately and efficiently. A strong eye for detail is essential, as is the ability to work in an organised and methodical way.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing a high volume of purchase and supplier invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Checking invoices against purchase orders, delivery documentation and agreed terms.
• Ensuring invoices are correctly coded and posted to the accounting system.
• Matching invoices and resolving discrepancies where required.
• Preparing supplier payment information and supporting the payment process.
• Performing regular supplier statement reconciliations.
• Investigating and resolving outstanding or unmatched items.
• Assisting with bank and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintaining accurate supplier records and ensuring account information is kept up to date.
• Responding to supplier queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Supporting the wider finance team with month-end activities.
• Assisting with general finance administration and ad-hoc accounting tasks as required.
• Ensuring all financial records are maintained accurately and in accordance with company procedures.

You will ideally have:

• Recently started, AAT studies .
• Previous experience in an accounts or finance environment
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• The ability to process a high volume of information without compromising accuracy.
• A methodical and organised approach to work.
• Good Excel skills and confidence using computerised systems.
• The ability to investigate discrepancies and follow issues through to resolution.
• Good communication skills and the confidence to deal with suppliers and colleagues.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.