Finance Assistant (Purchase Ledger)

Finance Assistant (Purchase Ledger) Location: LS15 Salary: £27,000 Job Type: Full-time, Permanent About the Role We're looking for an experienced Finance / Purchase Ledger Assistant to join our growing Finance team. You'll take ownership of the purchase ledger function, ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately, reconciliations are completed, and payments are made on time. You'll be comfortable handling large volumes of data, Excel, and ERP systems (ideally NetSuite). Key Responsibilities Purchase Ledger & Payments Process supplier invoices into NetSuite and match against POs/GRNs, resolving discrepancies Prepare and run weekly supplier and subcontractor payment runs Maintain purchase ledger account records and ensure compliance with financial controls Monitor outstanding purchase ledger invoices to support cash flowSupplier Management Respond to supplier queries and reconcile supplier statements Build strong supplier relationships through the purchase ledger processData & Reporting Analyse and validate large data sets in Excel Support transactional reporting and the self-billing invoicing processMonth-End & Compliance Support month-end accruals, reconciliations, and audit requests Contribute to purchase ledger process improvementsAdditional Duties Process expense claims and reconcile company credit cardsAbout You Experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Payable, or Purchase Ledger role AAT qualified or QBE Strong Excel skills with large data sets ERP experience (NetSuite advantageous) Solid understanding of purchase ledger processes, reconciliations, and payment cycles Excellent attention to detail, organisation, and communication skillsWhat We Offer Growing, successful organisation with career progression Supportive team environment Exposure to a modern ERP system Competitive salary and benefitsSearch is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age