Purchase Ledger Assistant – Part-Time Maternity Cover
Location: Swindon
20 hours per week – with flexibility around how the hours are worked
9-month fixed-term contract – starting early October 2026
Salary: £13,874 per annum (£26,000 FTE)
Looking for a part-time finance role where you can put your experience to good use as part of a friendly and supportive team?
We’re looking for a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join our Finance team on a 9-month fixed-term contract to provide maternity cover, starting in early October. The role is 20 hours per week and we can offer flexibility around how those hours are worked, making this a great opportunity for someone looking to fit their working hours around other commitments.
At Fish Brothers, we’ve been helping the people of Swindon with their motoring needs for more than 75 years. As a multi-franchise dealer group, we’re proud of our strong reputation, but it’s our people who make the real difference. We believe in creating a supportive and rewarding workplace where people can thrive, and many of our team have built long and successful careers with us.
What you’ll be doing
Working as part of our Finance team, you’ll help keep our purchase ledger running smoothly. Your responsibilities will include:
- Processing and checking invoices accurately and efficiently
- Reconciling supplier statements and helping to resolve queries
- Preparing payments and supporting the team at month-end
- Assisting with general finance administration and ad-hoc projects
What we’re looking for
You’ll have previous experience working within finance, with purchase ledger or accounts payable experience particularly useful. You’ll also need:
- Strong organisational skills and a good eye for detail
- A methodical and accurate approach to your work
- Good communication skills and the confidence to deal with colleagues and suppliers
- The ability to work well as part of a busy and supportive team
- Confidence using finance systems and Excel
What’s in it for you?
The salary for this role is £13,874 per annum, based on 20 hours per week (£26,000 full-time equivalent).
You’ll also benefit from a great range of benefits, including holiday entitlement, birthday leave, Health Cash Plan, staff discounts and employee Referral Bonuses.
Most importantly, you’ll be joining a welcoming and experienced Finance team where your contribution will be valued from day one.
If you’re looking for a part-time finance opportunity where you can use your experience within an established local business, we’d love to hear from you.
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
At Fish Brothers, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects the customers we serve and the community we’re part of. We believe that everyone, regardless of background, identity, or experience, should feel valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.
We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, and we encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply — including, but not limited to, women, people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic communities, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, and veterans.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know — we’ll do our best to accommodate your needs.
