Purchase Ledger Assistant Recruitment

The Purchase Ledger Assistant oversees money being paid out by the company for office supplies, office equipment, vehicles, industrial supplies and much more. They provide an important service that includes matching and coding invoices, reconciling supplier statements, preparing BACS payments and other aspects of the purchase ledger process. The position is key to maintaining big picture financial stability for the business. For effective Purchase Ledger Assistant recruitment trust the team at JMF Associates.

Purchase Ledger Assistant Responsibilities

• Matching and coding invoices to correspond with purchase orders

• Being the first point of contact for questions regarding purchases

• Establishing accounts for new suppliers

• Ensuring existing account details are accurate and up-to-date

• Reconciling supplier statements

• Maintaining productive relationships with suppliers

• Making improvements to relevant processes and systems when possible

Purchase Ledger Assistant Qualifications

• Proficiency with relevant computer applications including Microsoft Office

• Familiarity with accounting software programmes

• Outstanding communication skills

• A detail-orientated, proactive personality

• Ability to work within a team structure

• Ability to deal well with pressure and work to deadlines

The Purchase Ledger Assistant provides a dependable service to the financial team, keeping a keen eye on the amount owed by the company at a given time and reporting to the Finance Director when necessary. Finding the right person to fill this low key but important position is not as easy as it may seem. Likewise, if you are an aspiring Purchase Ledger Assistant you will want to end up at an organisation that will appreciate your abilities and provide opportunities for advancement.

Purchase Ledger Assistant Recruitment by JMF Associates

More often than not, it is the quality of the individuals who fill the unsung positions at a company that make the difference between success and failure. Making sure you find just the right person to fill the key role of Purchase Ledger Assistant will go a long way toward ensuring your management team have financial data they can depend on to chart a course toward robust growth for your organisation.

JMF Associates are a privately owned and operated recruitment agency focused on the quality, rather than the sheer quantity, of the placements we make. Get in touch today by calling us on 020 8663 6699 or by emailing us at team@jmfassociates.co.uk.