Purchase ledger assistant Work, Jobs in Rayleigh Central, Ess (with Salaries)

Finance Assistant
MTech Brentwood Communications —Chelmsford
- £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Sales
- ERP systems
- Free parking
- Sick pay
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Purchase Ledger Assistant
SG Technologies Ltd —London
- £27,000 - £31,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Accounting
- Organisational skills
- Flexitime
- Life insurance
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Purchase Ledger Assistant
WJ King Group —Dartford
- Up to £26,000 a year
- Full-time
- Travel
- Accounting
- In-person
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Senseco Systems Limited —Gillingham
- Up to £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Supervising experience
- Continuous improvement
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Finance Assistant

MTech Brentwood Communications
Chelmsford

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Job details

Full-time
£28,000 a year
7 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Company pension
Sick pay
On-site parking

Qualifications

Microsoft Excel
Sales
ERP systems
Accounting software
Analysis skills
Organisational skills
Bookkeeping
Communication skills
AAT
Time management

Full job description

Company Overview

MTech Brentwood Communications has been a trusted provider of bespoke communication solutions for over 50 years.

Job Purpose

The Finance Assistant (maternity cover) will provide essential support to the finance function by ensuring the accurate and timely processing of financial transactions, maintaining financial records, and assisting with month-end activities. The role requires excellent attention to detail, strong organisational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with internal teams, customers, and suppliers. We are looking for someone to start from early August to the end of July 2027. Previous finance experience essential. You must live within a reasonable commute of our office in CM3 8EW and have use of a vehicle to get to work as there is no public transport available.

Key Responsibilities

Sales Ledger

Post and allocate customer receipts accurately.
Process and issue sales invoices promptly, ensuring they are emailed to customers.
Perform credit control activities, including monitoring overdue accounts and following up with customers to ensure timely payment.
Investigate and resolve customer account queries.
Prepare and distribute customer statements on a monthly basis.

Purchase Ledger

Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
Generate supplier payment runs and process payments through the online banking system.
Post supplier payments and other bank transactions to the accounting system.
Reconcile supplier statements and investigate any discrepancies.
Respond to supplier queries and resolve payment-related issues.

Banking and Reconciliations

Perform regular bank reconciliations, including foreign currency accounts.
Ensure all bank transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled.
Maintain accurate records of credit card transactions and obtain supporting receipts from employees where required.

Expenses

Process employee expense claims in accordance with company policies.
Verify supporting documentation and ensure expenses are accurately recorded.

Monthly Finance Duties

Prepare and process Long Term Hire invoicing.
Produce consolidated invoices as required.
Issue customer statements.
Reconcile supplier statements received during the month.
Support month-end financial processes and assist the wider finance team as required.

General Responsibilities

Maintain accurate financial records and filing systems.
Ensure compliance with company financial procedures and internal controls.
Assist with finance projects and ad hoc administrative tasks as required.
Build and maintain positive working relationships with customers, suppliers, and colleagues.
Contribute to continuous improvement of finance processes and procedures.

Skills and Experience

Previous experience in a finance, accounts, or bookkeeping role.
Good understanding of sales ledger, purchase ledger, and bank reconciliation processes.
Experience with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
Strong numerical and analytical skills.
Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
Good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads.
Strong communication skills and a professional approach to dealing with customers and suppliers.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

Experience of processing foreign currency transactions.
ERP system experience would be beneficial.
AAT qualification (or studying towards AAT) or equivalent finance qualification.
Experience working in a fast-paced commercial environment.

Pay: £28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking
Sick pay

Application question(s):

Do you have your own car to get to our office?

Experience:

Finance: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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