Accounts Assistant & Purchase Ledger Clerk

Nfuzion; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 23,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established professional services business in Tees Valley is seeking an experienced Accounts Assistant/Purchase Ledger Clerk to join their close-knit team. This full-time position requires proficiency in managing the purchase ledger, processing high volumes of invoices, and maintaining financial records. Ideal candidates will have strong attention to detail, good knowledge of accounting systems, and excellent communication skills. With 40 hours a week from Monday to Friday, the role offers a supportive work environment and competitive holiday entitlement.

Benefits

24 days holiday entitlement + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or Purchase Ledger role.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Confidence handling high volumes of invoices and financial data.

Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of purchase ledger invoices (c.100 per week).
• Managing utility invoices and monitoring balances.
• Reconciling supplier statements and handling supplier queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Confidence with financial data

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting systems

Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established, independent professional services business based in Stockton-on-Tees. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Assistant/Purchase Ledger Clerk to join a friendly, close-knit team within a stable and respected organisation.

This role will suit someone who enjoys a varied accounts position, takes pride in accuracy and organisation, and is confident managing purchase ledger, utilities, and day-to-day finance administration in a busy office environment.

Reporting into senior management, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the purchase ledger and associated finance processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing high volumes of purchase ledger invoices (c.100 per week), ensuring correct authorisation and confirmation of completed works
• Managing utility invoices, monitoring balances, investigating discrepancies, and maintaining accurate records
• Reconciling supplier statements, handling supplier queries, and completing new supplier onboarding
• Managing and escalating communications from debt collection agencies as required
• Recording meter readings, reviewing utility bill downloads, managing credit notes, and updating estimated readings
• Accurately recharging utilities and allocating costs
• Posting daily cash receipts to the ledger
• Issuing account statements, carrying out credit control follow-ups, and escalating overdue balances
• Managing a shared inbox, organising invoices for processing, and acting as first point of contact for incoming calls

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant or Purchase Ledger role.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Confidence handling high volumes of invoices and financial data.
• A proactive, professional approach with strong communication skills.
• Good working knowledge of accounting systems and Microsoft Office.

Additional Information

Working hours: 40 hours per week (excluding 30-minute lunch breaks), Monday to Friday, from 08:30 to 17:00 each day

Holiday entitlement: 24 days per annum + bank holidays

Please press apply to submit your CV, or contact Emily Watson at our Middlesbrough office for further info.