Purchase Ledger Assistant

Purchase Ledger Assistant
Location: Ashford, Kent
Job Type: Part-Time, 22.5 hours per week over five days, such as 9.15am - 2.45pm (with half hour lunch break)
Salary: £25,000 Pro Rata
Job Ref: ASHFORD/PLA/99
Here at Nurseplus, we are currently looking to hire a Purchase Ledger Assistant for our office in Ashford. Nurseplus is a temporary healthcare recruitment agency, focusing on the private healthcare sector. We have a network of 40 + offices across England and we are continuously growing. We are always on the lookout for talented individuals to be part of our amazing growth.
As a Purchase Ledger Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of our financial operations. You will be responsible for accurately recording and processing invoices, reconciling supplier statements, and assisting with month-end procedures. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a conscientious individual looking to develop within a small finance team
Benefits of working with Nurseplus as a Purchase Ledger Assistant:
* Salary £25,000 Pro Rata
* Part-Time, 22.5 hours per week over five days, such as 9.15am - 2.45pm (with half hour lunch break)
* A structured pathway for your career development
* Contributory pension scheme
* Company Healthcare scheme
* Company discounts scheme for high street retailers
* Your birthday off
* Cycle to work scheme
* Generous maternity and paternity benefits
The main duties of the Purchase Ledger Assistant role include:
* Checking, coding and inputting (Apply online only) invoices to Sage 200 per month
* Creating new supplier accounts and updating details of existing suppliers as necessary
* Processing fortnightly supplier payment runs and send out corresponding remittance advices
* Managing the Purchase Ledger inbox
* Liaising with suppliers to resolve invoice queries
* Setting up standing orders and direct debits
* Reviewing aged creditors report regularly for early identification of any issues
* Reconciling credit cards and PayPal account
* Processing (Apply online only) monthly expense claims
* Recording and reconciling prepayments in Excel
* Update the company’s energy consumption tracker based on invoiced meter reads
* Processing weekly faster payments and other ad-hoc payments
* Provide support during the annual audit
* Monitor and approve stationery orders
* Other ad-hoc tasks as and when required
What we are looking for in a successful candidate:
* Basic knowledge of accounting processes; experience using Sage 200 would be an advantage
* Confident using Excel and Outlook
* Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with excellent attention to detail
* Ability to follow procedure and be a team player
* Proactive approach to problem solving
About us
Nurseplus is a national company with a network of branches across the UK. We are committed to supporting our workforce to ensure they have the right skills to do their job and enable them to develop themselves and their careers