Accounts Payable Assistant

Purchase Ledger Assistant (Part-Time)

Location: BusheySalary: £30,000 FTE (£18,000 actual salary based on 22.5 hours per week)Hours: 22.5 hours per week, flexible days and working hoursContract: Permanent

Are you an experienced Purchase Ledger professional looking for a flexible part-time opportunity?

Our client, a well-established and successful business based in Bushey, is looking to recruit a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join their friendly finance team. Offering flexible working hours across 22.5 hours per week, this role is ideal for someone seeking a position that can fit around other commitments while still providing a varied and rewarding finance role.

Working closely with the finance function, you will be responsible for the end-to-end purchase ledger process, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately and payments are made on time. You will also support wider finance activities including reconciliations, expenses and VAT return preparation.

Sage experience is essential, with Sage 200 experience highly desirable.

Key Responsibilities

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• Processing supplier invoices accurately and efficiently
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• Matching invoices to purchase orders and resolving any discrepancies
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• Requesting and chasing invoice approvals
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• Preparing supplier payments and maintaining payment schedules
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• Completing supplier statement reconciliations
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• Processing employee expenses
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• Performing company credit card reconciliations
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• Assisting with bank reconciliations
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• Supporting the preparation and analysis of quarterly VAT returns
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• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting finance processes
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• Building strong relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders
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About You

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• Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger, Accounts Payable or Finance Assistant role
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• Strong working knowledge of Sage software is essential
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• Sage 200 experience would be advantageous
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• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
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• Strong organisational and time management skills
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• Confident communicator with a proactive approach
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• Good Microsoft Excel skills
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• Ability to work independently and manage your workload effectively
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What's on Offer?

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• Flexible working days and hours to suit your lifestyle
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• Part-time hours of 22.5 per week
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• Salary of £30,000 FTE (£18,000 pro rata)
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• Friendly and supportive working environment
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• Stable, long-term opportunity within a growing business
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If you're an organised finance professional with strong purchase ledger experience and are looking for a flexible part-time role in Bushey, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration.