We are working with a Durham-based company to recruit a Purchase Ledger into their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ledger professional looking to take the next step in their career. The successful candidate will oversee the day-to-day running of the purchase ledger function while providing support and guidance to the Purchasing Team, ensuring processes run smoothly and suppliers are paid accurately and on time.

Please note, this role would offer the opportunity of hybrid working post probation.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day purchase ledger function, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and efficiently
• Support and work closely with the Purchasing Team to resolve invoice and supplier queries
• Ensure supplier payments are made in line with agreed payment terms
• Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies
• Monitor the purchase ledger, maintaining accurate financial records
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies
• Provide support, guidance and oversight to the wider purchase ledger function
• Assist with month-end activities and ad hoc finance administration as required

Requirements/Experience:

• Previous experience within Purchase Ledger, experience supervising or overseeing a team or function would be beneficial, but not essential
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail
• Confident in communicating with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Proactive, reliable and able to manage competing priorities
• Comfortable using finance systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

For more information, please speak to Nicola at Si Recruitment