Accounts and Purchase Ledger Assistat

Accounts Assistant (12 Month Fixed Term Contract)
37.5 hours per week Early finish Friday (2:30pm)

We're currently recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join a busy and supportive finance team on a 12-month fixed term basis. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong purchase ledger experience and excellent attention to detail who enjoys working in a structured, process-driven environment.

The Role:
Reporting into the Finance Director, you'll play a key role in supporting the smooth running of the accounts function, ensuring invoices are accurately checked, matched and processed in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing electronic invoices for authorisation
• Full purchase ledger administration
• Matching supplier invoices to delivery notes and purchase orders
• Liaising with internal teams including purchasing and logistics
• Managing supplier relationships and handling queries
• Processing supplier statements and reconciling accounts
• Setting up new suppliers and maintaining records on Sage X3
• Managing internal debit notes and supplier credit notes
• Supporting audit processes and maintaining accurate documentation
• Maintaining electronic supplier files and internal records
• General administrative support including opening post

About You:

• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar accounts/purchase ledger role
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Confident communicator, able to query and challenge where needed
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise workload effectively
• Proactive, self-motivated and keen to develop
• Experience with Sage X3 would be highly advantageous

What's on Offer:

• 12 month fixed term contract
• 37.5 hour working week
• Early finish every Friday (2:30pm)
• Supportive team environment

If you're looking for a role where you can make an immediate impact and further develop your accounts experience, we'd love to hear from you.

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.