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Purchase Ledger Assistant - Permanent

Published 31 July 2025
Up to £26000.00 per annum
Northampton, Northamptonshire
Permanent
Job Starts: 31st July 2025
Accountancy & Finance

Job Description

Job Title: Accounts Administrator

Location: Northampton

Salary: Up to £26,000 - dependent on experience

Type: Permanent - Hybrid working hours available (Very Flexible on this) - Some of the team go in to the office a few times a month!

Working Hours: 37.5 hours a week - Monday to Friday - Flexibility with hours

We are delighted to be supporting a reputable organisation as they recruit for a Purchase Ledger Assistant due to retirement. This is a permanent opportunity, offering up to £26,000 per annum, based on 37.5 hours per week, with an attractive hybrid working model - up to 3 days a week from home and flexible hours to support work-life balance.

This role has become available due to a retirement within the team, and you'll be welcomed into a close-knit and collaborative finance department of six, reporting to the Purchase Ledger Manager. With a strong culture of internal progression, this team has a track record of promoting talent into analyst and month-end positions.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Processing high volumes of invoices (up to 100,000 annually) using 3-way matching
  • End-to-end purchase-to-pay (P2P) processing in a paperless environment
  • Coding and matching against POs
  • Working with automated invoice processing software
  • Handling supplier queries with professionalism and efficiency

Who We're Looking For:

  • Previous experience in purchase ledger or accounts payable, ideally within a multi-site business
  • Comfortable with system change and digital finance environments
  • Familiarity with ERP systems, ideally Workday, or similar platforms
  • A proactive and adaptable approach, with a desire to develop professionally

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to further their finance career within a supportive, progressive environment.

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