Purchase Ledger Assistant

Command Recruitment • Permanent • Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom • £28k - £30k / year • 1h ago

Purchase Ledger Assistant - Car Dealership

Letchworth | £28,000 - £30,000 + Study Support + Excellent Benefits

Command Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a well-established automotive retailer representing a prestigious global brand. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced Purchase Ledger Assistant to join their busy finance team based in Letchworth.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with solid purchase ledger experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and is looking to join a stable, successful business that offers genuine career development and fully funded accountancy study support.

The Role

Reporting to the Dealership Accountant, you will take ownership of the Purchase Ledger function, ensuring supplier invoices and payments are processed accurately and on time while supporting the wider finance team when required.

Key Responsibilities

Processing high volumes of purchase invoices, including matching, batching and coding.
Ensuring all supplier invoices are authorised and processed in line with company procedures and deadlines.
Reconciling supplier statements and investigating any discrepancies.
Liaising with suppliers and internal departments to resolve invoice and payment queries.
Preparing supplier payment runs in accordance with agreed payment terms.
Processing supplier credit notes and maintaining accurate supplier accounts.
Setting up new supplier accounts and maintaining supplier records.
Posting and allocating bank transactions where required.
Supporting month-end processes through accurate ledger reconciliations.
Maintaining organised electronic and paper filing systems.
Assisting the Dealership Accountant with ad hoc finance duties as required.

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

Previous experience in a Purchase Ledger or Accounts Payable role.
Confidence processing high volumes of invoices accurately.
Strong reconciliation skills and excellent attention to detail.
Good communication skills with the ability to build relationships with suppliers and colleagues.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise workloads effectively.
Experience using accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
Motor trade experience would be advantageous but is not essential.

Salary & Benefits

£28,000 - £30,000 depending on experience.
Full study support for AAT, ACCA or CIMA, including tuition fees, exam fees and paid study leave.
32 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays), increasing with length of service.
Paid birthday off.
Annual leave purchase scheme.
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption benefits.
Life Assurance from day one.
Staff discounts on vehicle purchases and servicing.
Long service awards every five years.
Free eye tests.
Employee Assistance Programme.
Tech purchasing scheme.
Cycle to Work Scheme.
Access to a comprehensive employee benefits portal offering discounts across major retailers, hospitality and leisure.

If you're an experienced Purchase Ledger professional looking to join a reputable automotive business where your contribution will be valued and your career can develop, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact Command Recruitment today for more information or apply now.

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