Are you ready to be part of a vibrant Finance team at a leading energy solutions provider in Hartlepool? If so, Reed Accountancy are on the lookout for a motivated Purchase Ledger Assistant to help drive our client’s success and growth. This role is essential for managing the business’s purchase order system, handling invoices, and ensuring smooth payment processes – all within a newly renovated office space, and ready to start ASAP Full-Time Permanent £24,000 - £26,000 per annum (depending on experience) What You'll Do: Oversee and manage the purchase order system for various operational expenses. Post and review invoices, ensuring consistent use of accurate GL codes. Handle supplier queries, manage payment runs, and reconcile month-end statements. Maintain the statement reconciliation tracker and ensure all purchase invoices are processed by the month-end deadline. Generate weekly KPI reports and review department efficiencies, implementing new controls and automation projects. Ensure timely processing and approval of all non-bulk invoices. Prepare cover for the weekly payment run and update various financial trackers (e.g., utilities, repairs & maintenance). Review contracts for operational expenses, ensuring value for money and service efficiency. What The Client Are Looking For: Proven experience in purchase ledger roles and supplier account reconciliation. Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, SUM, etc.) are essential. Tech-savvy with the ability to quickly adapt to bespoke systems. Excellent communication skills and a proactive, team-oriented approach. AAT level 3 is preferred, but candidates qualified by experience are also welcome. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment where speed and accuracy are paramount. The Good Stuff: 33 days holiday (including statutory holidays). Annual, performance-based bonus. Company pension scheme. Death in service benefit from Day 1. Health cash plan after the probationary period. Staff discounted fuel card. BUPA Private Medical Insurance after 1 year’s service. Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now by submitting your CV or contact Jamie at Reed Accountancy on or to find out more information.