Job Title: Purchase Ledger Assistant Location: Northampton Salary: £30,000–£32,000 An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and organised Purchase Ledger Assistant to join a well-established and leading business based in Northampton who operate within the UK and internationally. This is a busy and varied role and would would suit a Purchase Ledger Clerk or Specialist with strong end-to-end experience, covering everything from supplier invoice processing and query resolution to payment preparation, reconciliations and month-end ledger closure. Responsibilities * Record & process supplier invoices in a timely manner * Match invoices against purchase orders and goods received notes (GRNs) * Review goods received not invoiced (GRNI) balances and investigate discrepancies * Verify invoice details, coding, VAT treatment, and authorisation approvals * Supplier statement reconciliations * Supplier liasion, deal with queries and resolve payment issues accordingly * Payment runs preperation in accordance with agreed payment terms * Monitor aged creditors and report overdue or unusual balances * Assist with month-end processes * Purchase ledger reconciliations * Ensure the timely closure of supplier accounts at month-end * Identify and implement improvements to financial processes * Ensure compliance with internal controls, financial procedures and audit requirements About You We're looking for someone who has: * At least 10 years of purchase ledger experience, ideally gained within the building services, construction or industrial sectors * Experience managing purchase ledger activities across multiple entities * Experience using ERP systems; knowledge of AX2009 or Winman would be advantageous * Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage workloads and meet deadlines * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data, identify trends and support informed decision-making What's On Offer * 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays * Competitive salary offering up to £32,000 * Working hours 8am-4.30pm or 8.30am-5pm * Life insurance (death in service) * Income protection * Annual wellness allowance * Optional Bupa or Medicash cover