Accounts Assistant - Purchase Ledger

Airport Placements; Great Gransden; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful engineering company in Great Gransden is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join their accounts team. The role involves processing supplier invoices, handling supplier queries, and maintaining financial records with a strong focus on accuracy and attention to detail. Candidates should have purchase ledger experience and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Due to the company's location, own transport is necessary. The position offers an annual bonus, free parking, and holiday benefits.

Benefits

Annual Bonus based on Company Performance

Free on-site parking

20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

Life Assurance

Sick Pay Scheme

Pension Scheme

Staff Meals/Events

Qualifications

• Experience in a purchase ledger or accounts payable environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Attention to detail and strong numerical skills.

Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of supplier invoices accurately.
• Post and reconcile invoices in the finance system.
• Act as the first point of contact for supplier queries.
• Prepare supplier payment runs weekly and monthly.
• Maintain accurate records and perform general admin duties.

Skills

Experience in purchase ledger or accounts payable

Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word

Attention to detail

Strong numerical skills

Ability to meet tight deadlines

Organisational skills

Knowledge of costing processes

Job description

• Hours: Monday to Thursday: 9.00am to 5.00pm, Friday 8.00am to 4.00pm. - 37.5 hours per week.
• Location: Great Gransden - Own transport required due to location (No Public Transport available)

We are looking for an Accounts Assistant with Purchase Ledger experience to join the accounts team within this a successful and busy engineering company.

You'll play a key role in keeping our supplier payments accurate and up to date, supporting smooth financial operations across the business.

What You'll Do

• Process a high volume of supplier invoices, ensuring accurate matching to delivery notes and purchase orders.
• Post and reconcile invoices transferred from Pegasus Operations into the finance system.
• Act as the first point of contact for supplier queries, providing timely and professional support.
• Review and analyse outstanding invoices at month-end.
• Enter job and project costs into the Pegasus Operations system.
• Prepare both weekly and monthly supplier payment runs.
• Complete supplier statement reconciliations.
• Maintain accurate records, including filing, archiving and general admin duties.
• Support the wider Finance team with ad‑hoc tasks when required.
• Provide occasional cover for Sales Ledger and import/export processes if needed.

What You'll Bring

• Experience working within a purchase ledger or accounts payable environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong numerical skills.
• Well‑organised with the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Knowledge of costing processes is an advantage.

As the company is based in Great Gransden with no public transport links - you would need your own form of transport to get here.

• Annual Bonus based on Company Performance
• Free on-site parking
• 20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (increasing to 25 with service)
• Life Assurance
• Sick Pay Scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Staff Meals/Events

HRGO Recruitment offers permanent and temporary jobs across the UK. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. We aim to respond to all applications. HRGO is an equal opportunities employer.