Purchase Ledger Assistant

John Davidson Pipes Limited; Carlisle; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable drainage and water management company in Carlisle is seeking a Fixed Term Purchase Ledger Assistant for a maternity cover role lasting 6 months. This position involves processing a high volume of invoices and ensuring accurate recording of purchased goods. The ideal candidate will have previous experience, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in Excel. This hybrid role allows for flexible working after an initial training period, offering a competitive salary and bonus scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Monthly bonus scheme

Full support and training

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Confident and proactive approach.
• Ability to work efficiently in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Process high volume of invoices.
• Ensure goods purchased are accurately recorded and authorised.
• Control supplier accounts to clear payments efficiently.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Excel

Professional telephone manner

Teamwork

Tools

SAP Business One

Job description

Want to know more about us? We are the experts in civils drainage and water management. For over half a century we’ve been combining quality products, knowledgeable staff, dedicated delivery, a national branch network and technical assistance to be the one-stop shop for our customers. We continue to experience remarkable growth and stability and this is thanks to our unwavering commitment to excellent customer service and robust business strategy. Following fantastic results in 2024, backed up by a record breaking 2025, we continue to go from strength to strength. There has never been a better time to join JDP. Our people are at the heart of our operations, and we pride ourselves on being a great company to work for!

Do you have a keen eye for detail? Are you highly organised? Do you thrive in a busy team environment?
If so – we’d love to hear from you!

JDP is looking for aFixed Term Purchase Ledger Assistantto join our well-established team at our Head Office in Longtown. This is a maternity cover role for 6months.

As part of the Purchase Ledger team, you’ll play a key role in ensuring that all goods purchased are accurately recorded, authorised, and accounted for. The role involves processing a high volume of invoices, so attention to detail and efficiency are essential.

Responsibilities:

• Processing high volume of invoices.
• To ensure that all goods purchased are accurately recorded, authorised and accounted for.
• To control supplier accounts (ensuring that all due invoices are cleared for payment efficiently and all queries are resolved) in order to maximise the amount of discount receivable each month.
• To control inter-company accounts.
• To control and ensure the completion of debit notes.
• Recording overhead costs and accounting for Vat.

Profile

Skills Required:

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Be confident and proactive
• Goodknowledge of excel spreadsheets
• A professional telephone manner when dealing with suppliers and colleagues.
• Work in an organised manner with attention to detail when recording all communications with suppliers and branch staff.
• Work well in a team
• An understanding of SAP Business One would be advantageous.

Offer

Hours:24 per week, worked over 3 consecutive days.
Flexibility:We’re open to which days are worked, as long as they are consecutive.
Hybrid Working:After completing a 3-month training period, there will be the opportunity to work from home one day per week.

• Receive a competitive salary that reflects your skills and contributions.
• Benefit from a monthly bonus scheme that rewards your hard work and dedication.
• Access full support and training to help you thrive in your role.

You must UK based with the right to work - please do not apply from abroad, this is not a role that can be sponsored.