Purchase Ledger Assistant in Carlisle - Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited

Your new company
An established and growing organisation operating across multiple business entities is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Purchase Ledger Assistant to join its finance team.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced purchase ledger professional to take ownership of a varied role within a supportive and collaborative finance function. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the efficient processing of supplier invoices, maintaining strong financial controls, and supporting the wider finance team with accurate reporting and month-end activities.

Your new role
Working as part of a busy finance team, responsibilities will include:

• Processing high volumes of supplier invoices and credit notes with accuracy and attention to detail
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and supporting documentation, resolving discrepancies where required
• Liaising with managers to obtain invoice approvals in accordance with company procedures
• Performing supplier statement reconciliations and investigating payment queries
• Assisting with month-end activities, including accruals, prepayments and journal postings
• Supporting the preparation of BACS payment runs
• Maintaining supplier master data and ensuring records remain accurate and compliant
• Working closely with operational teams and internal stakeholders to support efficient financial processes
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the finance function

What you'll need to succeed
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience within Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong focus on accuracy
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• A proactive and positive approach to problem-solving
• Good communication skills and the confidence to build relationships with suppliers and colleagues
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and other finance systems
• An AAT qualification (or studying towards) would be advantageous but is not essential

What you'll get in return

• Annual Salary £31,000
• Enhanced annual leave entitlement, able to purchase additional days
• Company pension scheme
• Employee assistance scheme
• Hours: Monday to Thursday 8.30-5pm, Friday 8.30-4.30pm
• Opportunity to join a well-established and respected organisation
• Varied and hands-on finance role with genuine responsibility
• Supportive team environment and positive company culture
• Exposure to a broad finance function across multiple business areas
• Ongoing development and the opportunity to contribute to process improvements

To find out more about this confidential opportunity, please apply today or contact Laura Latimer at Hays Accountancy & Finance for further details.

What you need to do now
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