Accounts Payable Assistant

Purchase Ledger Assistant Immediate Start | Full-Time | Office-Based Ashley Kate HR & Finance are partnering with a well-established business to recruit an experienced Purchase Ledger Assistant to join their finance…

Pay rate £28,000 – £32,000/year
Job type Temporary
Posted 28 September 2026

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Purchase Ledger Assistant
Immediate Start | Full-Time | Office-Based

Ashley Kate HR & Finance are partnering with a well-established business to recruit an experienced Purchase Ledger Assistant to join their finance team on an immediate basis.

This is a hands-on, transactional role, ideal for someone with a strong Accounts Payable background who can quickly integrate into a busy finance function and support the team.

Key Responsibilities

Processing and posting purchase invoices accurately and efficiently
Preparing payment runs for approval and processing by the Financial Controller
Maintaining supplier accounts and reconciling balances
Investigating and resolving supplier invoice queries
Raising invoices on a daily basis
Assisting with month-end processes, including bank reconciliations
Providing support to the Management Accountant and Financial Controller as required
About You

Immediately available or available at short notice
Experienced within Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable
Strong transactional finance background
Confident dealing with suppliers and resolving account queries
Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
Previous experience using Microsoft Dynamics would be advantageous
Able to work effectively within a busy finance team
What's on Offer?

Full-time role, 40 hours per week
Fully office-based position
Flexible working hours with either 8am-4pm or 9am-5pm
Opportunity to join a supportive finance team and make an immediate impact
If you're an experienced Purchase Ledger professional looking for your next opportunity and available to start straight away, we'd love to hear from you.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies

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