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Purchase Ledger Assistant - Private Equity & Venture Capital Company - Sunderland Offices - Hybrid- Paying £30,000
  
Our client is a medium to large consultancy with multiple entities.

They have been acquisitive and are currently experiencing change within the business which has led to an opening for a Purchase Ledger Assistant to support the Finance team by ensuring accurate and timely processing of multi-entity supplier invoices, maintaining the purchase ledger, and assisting with payment runs and supplier queries.
  
Key Responsibilities:

• Process supplier invoices, ensuring correct coding and authorisation.
• Match invoices to purchase orders.
• Maintain and reconcile the purchase ledger.
• Prepare and process bi-weekly payment runs, along with ad hoc payments.
• Handle supplier queries and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end procedures, including ledger reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and financial regulations.
• Support the wider finance team with ad hoc tasks as required.
• Review and approve monthly Expenses.

Key Requirements:

• Previous experience in a Finance or Accounts Payable role.
• Good understanding of purchase ledger processes.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting software desirable (e.g., Sage, SAP, Oracle, Unit4).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• AAT qualification or working towards.
• Prior experience with complex General Ledger (Nominal Ledger) and Work order coding.
• Experience in a high-volume invoice processing environment for multi-entities.
• Knowledge of VAT and basic accounting principles.

If this sounds like you please do get in touch here or via my email bertie.cox@tracerecruit.com.
  
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