Purchase Ledger Assistant

Windroseseattle; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business in finance is seeking a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join their Finance Purchase Ledger team in Bristol. The candidate will be responsible for processing invoices, managing supplier accounts, and assisting with payment runs. This role offers a hybrid working opportunity following training, making it ideal for a detail-oriented and proactive individual. Experience in purchase ledger operations and strong communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience working in a Purchase Ledger function is essential.
• Good level of computer literacy, especially in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and register incoming invoices for UK and European entities.
• Resolve invoice queries efficiently.
• Manage supplier accounts, including statement reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly reconciliation and month-end close of the Accounts Payable ledger.

Skills

Purchase Ledger experience

Microsoft Word & Excel

Strong communication skills

Collaborative team player

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Job description

Purchase Ledger Assistant

Nisbets Limited are currently recruiting for a Purchase Ledger Assistant to join our Finance Purchase Ledger team and play a key role in maintaining ledger accuracy and supporting the smooth running of the accounts payable function.

This role will be based in Avonmouth, with flexibility to work from home as part of a hybrid working pattern following a period of training.

The successful candidate will be responsible for processing invoices, managing supplier accounts, and assisting with payment runs to ensure timely and accurate financial operations. This is a highly collaborative role, working closely with colleagues across Finance and other departments to resolve queries and maintain compliance.

You will contribute to month‑end processes, support reconciliations, and help maintain robust systems and procedures. This is an exciting opportunity for a detail‑oriented and proactive individual with experience in purchase ledger operations.

Key Accountabilities

• Monitor and register incoming invoices for UK and European entities, ensuring accuracy.
• Resolve invoice queries efficiently.
• Manage supplier accounts, including statement reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly reconciliation and month‑end close of the Accounts Payable ledger.
• Generate manual and system payments.
• Carry out ad‑hoc duties to support the smooth running of the ledger and accounts function.

Capabilities, Skills and Experience Required

• Demonstrable experience working in a Purchase Ledger function (essential).
• Good level of computer literacy, especially Microsoft Word & Excel.
• GCSE Maths & English.
• Strong communication skills.
• A collaborative team player.

About Us

Nisbets is committed to providing equality of opportunity for all colleagues. We aim to ensure our workplaces are free from discrimination and that not only colleagues but also our potential future colleagues are treated fairly and with dignity and respect.

We therefore ask you to inform us of any reasonable adjustments that we may need to make to the application or interview process.

We are a business with heart. From the small indie diner to the Michelin‑star restaurant, Nisbets deliver the equipment they need to excel. If you join our team you’ll be working in a family‑owned business that isn’t afraid to let you grow. We value innovation and put our impact on the environment, our commitment to ethical trading and our determination to be a fully transparent business at the forefront of all we do.

Ready to take the next step with us? Apply today.