Job Description
Job Title: Junior Accounts Assistant (Purchase Ledger)
Reports To: Finance Manager
Location: Coventry
Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 (dependent on experience)
Purpose of the Role
To provide efficient and accurate support across the purchase ledger and supplier administration processes, ensuring invoices, purchase orders and reconciliations are managed effectively in Sage 50.
Key Responsibilities
Raising and issuing purchase orders, ensuring compliance with internal processes
Inputting, coding, and checking purchase invoices in Sage 50
Matching invoices against POs and delivery notes
Completing supplier statement reconciliations and resolving discrepancies
Handling supplier administration, maintaining accurate records and filing
Resolving supplier queries promptly and professionally
Assisting with payment runs (weekly/monthly)
Supporting wider finance functions and month-end tasks as required
Skills & Experience Required
Essential:
AAT studier or keen to start AAT
High attention to detail and accuracy
Organised, methodical, and able to prioritise workload
Good communication skills (written and verbal)
IT literate, with working knowledge of Excel
Desirable:
Previous purchase ledger or finance experience
Experience of using Sage 50
Knowledge of purchase order processes
Benefits
£25,000 - £30,000 salary (dependent on experience; £30k reserved for more experienced hires)
Full AAT study support (after probation)
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Company pension scheme
Free on-site parking
Career development and mentoring in a supportive team
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