Purchase Ledger

Accounts Assistant - Purchase Ledger required for a business in Coventry on a temp - perm basis Department: Finance Location: Coventry Hours: 37.5 per weekRole Purpose The Accounts Assistant - Purchase Ledger will be responsible for administering the Purchase Ledger function and ensuring payments across the business are processed accurately, efficiently, and within agreed payment terms and timescales. Key Responsibilities Process invoices and payment requests promptly and accurately within the finance system. Investigate and resolve invoice queries with suppliers and payment queries with internal and external stakeholders. Reconcile supplier statements and prepare supplier reconciliations as required. Ensure VAT treatment and reliefs are applied correctly where applicable and arrange credit notes when necessary. Monitor and resolve unauthorised invoices and outstanding queries efficiently. Scan and distribute invoices to the appropriate budget holders for approval. Ensure all transactions are coded correctly within the ledger. Maintain payment records and process payments through banking systems and Purchase Ledger functions. Manage Direct Debit payments and maintain accurate records. Support effective cash flow forecasting and reporting processes. File paid invoices and associated documentation accurately. Obtain relevant approvals and signatories for payments and BACS processing. Work collaboratively with colleagues within the Purchase Ledger team to ensure continuity, ..... full job details .....