Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable Assistant

Swadlincote | £30,000 – £32,000 | Temporary to Permanent | Hybrid Working

Eaton Syalon are delighted to be supporting an established and highly successful business in South Derbyshire with the recruitment of an experienced Purchase Ledger / Accounts Payable Assistant.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy, well-established finance function, initially on a temporary basis with a view to becoming permanent.

We're looking for someone who enjoys working within purchase ledger, takes pride in accuracy and organisation, and is confident managing a busy workload. You'll be joining a supportive team within a business that can offer long-term stability and the opportunity to become a valued member of its finance function.

The Role

Working as part of the wider accounts payable team, you'll be responsible for supporting the smooth running of the purchase ledger function, ensuring supplier invoices and queries are managed accurately and efficiently.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing high volumes of purchase invoices and credit notes accurately and efficiently.
• Matching invoices to purchase orders and resolving discrepancies.
• Maintaining supplier accounts and reconciling supplier statements.
• Investigating and resolving invoice and payment queries, liaising with suppliers and internal teams.
• Supporting supplier payment runs and ensuring payments are processed in line with agreed terms.
• Ensuring accurate coding and allocation of invoices.
• Maintaining accurate purchase ledger records and supporting month-end processes.
• Working closely with colleagues across the business to ensure the effective day-to-day running of the function.

About You

We're keen to speak with candidates who have previous experience within a dedicated Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role and are comfortable working within a busy transactional finance environment.

Ideally, you'll bring:

• Proven experience in purchase ledger / accounts payable.
• Confidence processing invoices, reconciling supplier accounts and resolving queries.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Experience using accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
• A proactive, organised approach and strong communication skills.
• A positive, team-focused attitude with the confidence to work independently.

For this role, we're particularly interested in your practical purchase ledger experience and ability to make a positive contribution from the outset.

What's on Offer?

• Salary equivalent of £30,000 – £32,000
• Temporary to permanent opportunity
• Hybrid working – 4 days office-based and 1 day working from home per week
• Established and successful business
• Supportive, experienced finance team
• Opportunity for long-term stability and development

This opportunity would suit an experienced Purchase Ledger Clerk, Accounts Payable Assistant or Purchase Ledger Administrator who is available at short notice and looking for their next opportunity, with the potential to secure a permanent position.

Interested?

If you have strong purchase ledger experience and are looking for a new opportunity in South Derbyshire, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply or contact Eaton Syalon for a confidential conversation.