Accounts Payable Assistant

Job Details

Sheridan Maine is supporting a thriving and energetic business based in Bournemouth who are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Purchase Ledger Assistant to join their finance team.
 
As the Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring the timely and accurate processing of invoices and payments across the business. 
This position requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively both independently and within a team.   You will be responsible for managing supplier relationships, reconciling bank statements, and supporting the finance team in streamlining processes and maintaining business standards.

Your key responsibilities as the Purchase Ledger Assistant:

• Manage weekly payment runs, ensuring compliance with terms.
• Process and code invoices accurately for all business units.
• Resolve invoice queries with suppliers and internal teams.
• Post invoices and review accounts to meet deadlines.
• Assist with reconciling supplier statements and bank transactions.
• Support process improvements within the finance function.
• Reconcile bank accounts
• Import and process daily direct debit files.
• Assisting the wider finance team.

• Proven experience managing complex purchase ledgers.
• Good proficiency in systems and in particular MS Excel.
• Confident communication and organisational skills.
• Excellent time management, attention to detail and numeracy skills.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and career progression.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.
• Training and development to ensure success in your role.