Purchase Ledger Assistant
CV-LibraryKingston upon Hull, City of Kingston upon HullpermanentPosted: 3 August 2026
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Location: Hull
Salary: £26,000 to £28,000
Contract: Full-time, permanent
We are working with an established Hull-based business to recruit a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join its busy finance team.
This is a varied role suited to someone with previous experience in purchase ledger, accounts payable or a finance-based administrative position. You’ll be responsible for processing supplier invoices and payments accurately while dealing with queries and supporting the wider shared-services team when required.
The role
Your responsibilities will include:
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Processing purchase invoices and credit notes onto the accounts payable ledger
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Obtaining the appropriate authorisation before invoices are cleared
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Ensuring VAT and nominal codes are applied correctly
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Checking invoice details, quantities and pricing
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Reconciling supplier statements and resolving any discrepancies
*
Responding to invoice and payment queries from colleagues and suppliers
*
Preparing supplier payment runs and issuing remittance advices
*
Maintaining accurate records and a clear audit trail
*
Supporting other areas of the shared-services team during busy periods
*
Carrying out general administrative and clerical duties
About you
We’re looking for someone who has:
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Experience within purchase ledger, accounts payable, finance administration or a similar administrative role
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Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately
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Good organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload
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A confident, friendly and professional manner
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Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
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The ability to work independently and as part of a team
*
A proactive, flexible approach and willingness to learn
*
The ability to remain organised in a busy, fast-moving environment
This is a great opportunity to join a supportive finance team within a successful and well-established business.
Apply now with your CV to find out more
Location: Hull
Salary: £26,000 to £28,000
Contract: Full-time, permanent
We are working with an established Hull-based business to recruit a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join its busy finance team.
This is a varied role suited to someone with previous experience in purchase ledger, accounts payable or a finance-based administrative position. You’ll be responsible for processing supplier invoices and payments accurately while dealing with queries and supporting the wider shared-services team when required.
The role
Your responsibilities will include:
*
Processing purchase invoices and credit notes onto the accounts payable ledger
*
Obtaining the appropriate authorisation before invoices are cleared
*
Ensuring VAT and nominal codes are applied correctly
*
Checking invoice details, quantities and pricing
*
Reconciling supplier statements and resolving any discrepancies
*
Responding to invoice and payment queries from colleagues and suppliers
*
Preparing supplier payment runs and issuing remittance advices
*
Maintaining accurate records and a clear audit trail
*
Supporting other areas of the shared-services team during busy periods
*
Carrying out general administrative and clerical duties
About you
We’re looking for someone who has:
*
Experience within purchase ledger, accounts payable, finance administration or a similar administrative role
*
Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately
*
Good organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload
*
A confident, friendly and professional manner
*
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
*
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
*
A proactive, flexible approach and willingness to learn
*
The ability to remain organised in a busy, fast-moving environment
This is a great opportunity to join a supportive finance team within a successful and well-established business.
Apply now with your CV to find out more